Definition. A nuclear stress test measures blood flow to your heart at rest and while your heart is working harder as a result of exertion or medication. The test provides images that can show areas of low blood flow through the heart and damaged heart muscle.
Lesson at a Glance Outline. Chapter 1, Lesson 2: California's Regions (pp. 12-18) I. Four Regions. A. California's four main regions -- the coast, the Central Valley, the mountains, and the deserts -- each have features that set it apart from the other areas. b. Each region offered early settlers different challenges and advantages.
California is positioned in both the northern and western hemispheres. Located in the western region of the United States of America-a part of North America-California is bordered by the states of Oregon, Nevada and Arizona; the Country of Mexico, and by the Pacific Ocean.