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The __________ nervous system controls voluntary actions.
autonomic |
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peripheral |
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somatic |
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central |
Part of the peripheral nervous system, the somatic nervous system is made up of nerve fibers that send sensory information to the central nervous system and control voluntary actions.
What part of the brain is responsible for the major senses (thinking, hearing, seeing)?
cerebrum |
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cerebellum |
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medulla |
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brainstem |
The cerebrum is the major part of the brain and is responsible for the main senses (thinking, hearing, seeing).
Water coming to a boil on a stove, ice melting, and steam from a cup of coffee are all examples of which of the following?
conduction |
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radiation |
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convection |
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reflection |
Convection is the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas.
A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries a positive electric charge. This desribes which of the following?
electron |
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proton |
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atom |
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neutron |
A proton is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries a positive electric charge.
In the foood chain, producers serve as a food source for other organisms. Typical producers are plants that can make their own food through photosynthesis and certain bacteria that are capable of converting inorganic substances into food through:
chemosynthesis |
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autotrophs |
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decomposition |
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photosynthesis |
Producers (autotrophs) serve as a food source for other organisms. Typical producers are plants that can make their own food through photosynthesis and certain bacteria that are capable of converting inorganic substances into food through chemosynthesis