Gulf Coast Communities Have Suffered from the Environmental Pollution and Related

question 71

Multiple Choice

Gulf Coast communities have suffered from the environmental pollution and related health complications caused by the oil refineries that dominate the region,in particular,

• A)cancer.
• B)premature births.
• C)infant mortality.
• D)unemployment.

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Definitions:

Low Concentration

A condition characterized by a reduced amount of a substance in a given area or volume.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.

Potassium

An essential dietary mineral and electrolyte involved in nerve function, muscle contraction, and maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in the body.

Sodium

A chemical element, symbol Na, essential for various bodily functions, including maintaining fluid balance and conducting nerve impulses.