The Solid, Inorganic Portion of the Earth System Is Known

question 30

Multiple Choice

The solid, inorganic portion of the Earth system is known as the ________.

• A) Earth
• B) lithosphere
• C) hydrosphere
• D) atmosphere
• E) biosphere

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Definitions:

Atrial Natriuretic Peptide

A hormone secreted by the heart that regulates blood pressure.

High Glucose

Elevated levels of glucose in the blood, often a sign of diabetes or other conditions affecting blood sugar regulation.

Insulin

A hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood, essential for those with diabetes.

Diabetes Mellitus

A metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period due to insulin resistance or inadequate insulin production.