In terrestrial ecosystems, primary productivity is highest in warm, wet places with plenty of sunlight, like tropical forest regions. In contrast, deserts have the lowest primary productivity. In marine ecosystems, primary productivity is highest in shallow, nutrient rich waters, such as coral reefs and algal beds. Which of the followingRead More →
Which response is the correct definition of “cadenza”? a showy passage for the soloist in a concerto that usually incorporates rapid runs, arpeggios, and snippets of previously heard themes into a fantasy-like improvisation. Which composition includes an elaborate cadenza for solo harpsichord? What term is synonymous with timbre? In thisRead More →
Put simply, water evaporates from the land and sea, which eventually returns to Earth as rain and snow. Climate change intensifies this cycle because as air temperatures increase, more water evaporates into the air. … Still more evaporation from the soil and an increased risk of drought. What are theRead More →
Sarcopenia has been defined as an age related, involuntary loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength. Is the loss of sensation and voluntary muscle movements in a muscle through disease or injury to its nerve supply? paralysis paralysis Paralysis is the loss of sensation and voluntary muscle movements in aRead More →
Salt. an ionic compound composed of a cation from a base and an anion from an acid. acid. a compound that releases one or more hydrogen ions (H+) when it dissociates in water. Which is formed by positive ions from a base and negative ions from an acid quizlet? aRead More →
aleatoric music. a music style based on chance and influenced by gamelan. extended techniques. any technique that isn’t normal for that instrument. What does the word aleatoric mean? : characterized by chance or indeterminate elements aleatoric music. Who created chance music? Through his studies of Indian philosophy and Zen BuddhismRead More →
Function. Lamellar corpuscles detect gross pressure changes and vibrations and are rapidly adapting (phasic) receptors. Any deformation in the corpuscle causes action potentials to be generated by opening pressure-sensitive sodium ion channels in the axon membrane. What are tactile corpuscles? Medical Definition of tactile corpuscle : one of the numerousRead More →