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What part of the brain is responsible for the major senses (thinking, hearing, seeing)?
brainstem |
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medulla |
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cerebrum |
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cerebellum |
The cerebrum is the major part of the brain and is responsible for the main senses (thinking, hearing, seeing).
In the Periodic Table of the Elements, atomic number is equal to which of the following?
number of protons + neutrons in the nucleus |
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number of electrons orbiting the nucleus |
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number of neutrons in the nucleus |
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number of protons in the nucleus |
The Periodic Table of the Elements categorizes elements primarily by the number of protons in their nucleus (atomic number) and secondarily by the characteristics they exhibit.
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment is known as:
ecosystem |
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population |
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community |
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biome |
An ecosystem is a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. This includes both the biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living).
During digestion, where is digested food absorbed into the blood stream?
large intestine |
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small intestine |
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pancreas |
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stomach |
The small intestine is where most digestion takes place. As food travels along the small intestine it gets broken down completely by enzymes secreted from the walls. These enzymes are produced in the small intestine as well as in the pancreas and liver. After the enzymes break down the food, the resulting substances are then absorbed into the blood via capillaries in the small intestine walls.
A transition zone between two air masses is called:
boundary |
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fog |
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thunderstorm |
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front |
An air mass is a large body of air that has similar moisture (density) and temperature characteristics. A front is a transition zone between two air masses.