Answer the following question given this paragraph: Oxygen has an oxidation state of -2 in most of its compounds. Oxygen is the second most electronegative element, so it also tends to be assigned all shared electrons. Exceptions include O 2 (oxidation state = 0), peroxides, in which two oxygen atoms are connected by a single bond (oxidation state usually = -1), and any compound in which oxygen is bonded to fluorine (pretty rare and reactive). Q: What is the name of the second most electronegative element? Choices: - nitrogen - Hydrogen - carbon - oxygen A:
oxygen
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: Hormone levels during the follicular phase, ovulation, and the luteal phase are compared. During the follicular phase, LH and FSH secreted from the pituitary stimulate several follicles to grow. The follicles produce low levels of estradiol that inhibit GnRH secretion by the hypothalamus, keeping LH and FSH levels low. Low levels of estradiol also cause the endometrial arteries to constrict, resulting in menstruation. During the time leading up to ovulation, LH and FSH stimulate maturation of one of the follicles. The growing follicle begins to produce high levels of estradiol, which stimulates GnRH secretion by the hypothalamus. As a result, LH and FSH levels rise, resulting in ovulation about a day later. Estradiol also causes the endometrium to thicken. After ovulation, the ovarian cycle enters the luteal phase. LH from the pituitary stimulates growth of the corpus luteum from the ruptured follicle. The corpus luteum secretes estradiol and progesterone that block GnRH production by the hypothalamus and LH and FSH production by the pituitary. Estradiol and progesterone also cause the endometrium to further develop. Figure 43.15 The ovarian and menstrual cycles of female reproduction are regulated by hormones produced by the hypothalamus, pituitary, and ovaries. Q: What causes the endometrium to thicken during a menstrual cycle? Choices: - testosterone - blood - ovulation - estradiol A:
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estradiol
Ques: Answer the following question given this paragraph: One source of indoor air pollution is radon gas. Radon is a radioactive gas that may seep into buildings from rocks underground. Exposure to radon gas may cause lung cancer. Another potential poison in indoor air is carbon monoxide. It may be released by faulty or poorly vented furnaces or other fuel-burning appliances. Indoor furniture, carpets, and paints may release toxic compounds into the air as well. Other possible sources of indoor air pollution include dust, mold, and pet dander. Q: Carbon monoxide, radon gas, dust and pet dander are sources of what kind of pollution? Choices: - noise pollution - light pollution - sound pollution - indoor air pollution A:
Ans: indoor air pollution
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Answer the following question given this paragraph: Ocean water is salty because water dissolves minerals out of rocks. This happens whenever water flows over or through rocks. Much of this water and its minerals flow in rivers that end up in the oceans. Minerals dissolved in water form salts. When the water evaporates, it leaves the salts behind. As a result, ocean water is much saltier than other water on Earth. Q: Water dissolving minerals out of rocks makes ocean water what? Choices: - muddy - bitter - sweet - salty A:
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salty
Ques:Answer the following question given this paragraph: Sometimes muscles and tendons get injured when a person starts doing an activity before they have warmed up properly. A warm up is a slow increase in the intensity of a physical activity that prepares muscles for an activity. Warming up increases the blood flow to the muscles and increases the heart rate. Warmed-up muscles and tendons are less likely to get injured. For example, before running or playing soccer, a person might jog slowly to warm muscles and increase their heart rate. Even elite athletes need to warm up ( Figure below ). Q: Warming up your body before a workout does what to the blood flow? Choices: - reduces it - stops it - minimizes it - increases it A:

Ans:increases it
Ques: Answer the following question given this paragraph: Radiation has several important uses, including diagnosing and treating cancer. Q: Diagnosing and treating cancer is a beneficial use of what potentially dangerous energy? Choices: - thermal - mechanical - solar - radiation A:
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radiation