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A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries a positive electric charge. This desribes which of the following?
atom |
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proton |
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neutron |
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electron |
A proton is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. It carries a positive electric charge.
An element in the physical state of __________ maintains a constant volume and shape.
gas |
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solid |
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liquid |
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gel |
An element in a solid state has atoms or molecules that are constricted and do not move freely. Solids maintain a constant volume and shape and exist at a lower temperature than liquids or gases.
The large intestine does which of the following?
breaks down proteins |
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breaks down fats |
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breaks down starches |
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processes the physical waste produced by digestion |
The large intestine (colon) follows the small intestine and processes the physical waste produced by digestion, absorbing water and minerials that remain back into the body. Solid waste is then stored in the rectum while liquid waste is stored in the bladder.
What part of the nervous system controls simple reflexes?
autonomic |
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cerebrum |
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spinal cord |
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medulla |
The spinal cord connects the brain to the body's network of nerves. It carries impulses between all organs and the brain and controls simple reflexes.
The four planets closest to the Sun are called terrestrial. What does terrestrial mean?
the planets have water |
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the planets have moons |
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the planets have magnetic fields |
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the planets are Earth-like |
The four planets closest to the Sun (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) are called terrestrial (Earth-like) planets because, like the Earth, they're solid with inner metal cores covered by rocky surfaces.