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Atoms of an element whose atoms can vary in the number of neutrons in their nucleus are called which of the following?
ions |
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isotopes |
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reactants |
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products |
The atomic mass of an element listed in the Periodic Table represents the average mass of a single atom of that element and is measured in atomic mass units (amu). This number is an average as some elements have isotopes with atoms that vary in their number of neturons and, therefore, differ in weight.
What part of the nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary actions like breathing, swallowing, and heartbeat?
medulla |
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spinal cord |
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cerebrum |
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cerebellum |
Part of the brainstem, the medulla is the connection between the brain and the spinal cord. It controls involuntary actions like breathing, swallowing, and heartbeat.
The two heart chambers that collect blood are called:
valves |
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aorta |
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ventricles |
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atria |
The heart is the organ that drives the circulatory system. In humans, it consists of four chambers with two that collect blood called atria and two that pump blood called ventricles. The heart's valves prevent blood pumped out of the ventricles from flowing back into the heart.
In cell biology, what part of the cell contains organelles?
nucleus |
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cell wall |
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cytoplasm |
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cell membrane |
The nucleus of a eukaryotic cell contains the genetic material of the cell and is surrounded by cytoplasm which contains many organelles.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Sun?
makes up over 99% of the mass of the solar system |
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formed 2.6 billion years ago |
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is composed of hydrogen and helium |
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is a yellow dwarf star |
The Sun is a G-type main-sequence star (G2V) but is informally known as a yellow dwarf star. Composed of 73% hydrogen and 25% helium, the hot plasma that makes up the Sun reaches 9,900°F (5,505°C) at the surface. It formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago and makes up 99.86% of the mass in the solar system.