In a Stream, Water Erodes More on the Outside of Bends

question 162

True/False

In a stream, water erodes more on the outside of bends than on the inside of bends.

---

Definitions:

Atrial Natriuretic Hormone

A hormone secreted by the atria of the heart in response to volume expansion and increased blood pressure, inducing diuresis and vasodilation, and reducing blood pressure.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, critical for maintaining bodily functions.

Fluid Shift Mechanism

The process by which fluids move between the body's compartments, adapting to changes in environmental pressures or body position.

High Blood Pressure

A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high, often leading to health problems such as heart disease.