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Generally, an atom has __________ negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.
equal numbers of |
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fewer |
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double the number of |
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more |
An electron is a subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It carries a negative electric charge. Generally, an atom has the same number of negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.
Which of the following is not one of the outer planets?
Jupiter |
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Neptune |
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Uranus |
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Venus |
In contrast to the solid terrestrial planets, the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) consist of hydrogen and helium gas and water.
Which of these represents the path of blood flow through the heart?
right atrium → right ventricle → lungs → left atrium → left ventricle |
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left atrium → left ventricle → lungs → right atrium → right ventricle |
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right atrium → left ventricle → lungs → left atrium → right ventricle |
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left atrium → right ventricle → lungs → left atrium → right ventricle |
To provide oxygen to the body, blood flows through the heart in a path formed by the right atrium → right ventricle → lungs → left atrium → left ventricle → body. When blood enters the right side of the heart it is deoxygenated. It enters the left side of the heart oxygenated after traveling to the lungs.
Regulation of heart rhythm occurs in:
nerves |
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cerebellum |
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medulla |
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cerebrum |
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.
Tertiary consumers eat which of the following?
all of these |
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primary and secondary consumers |
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producers |
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decomposers |
Tertiary consumers eat primary consumers and secondary consumers and are typically carnivorous predators. Tertiary consumers may also be omnivores. Examples include wolves, sharks, and human beings.