A Professor Holds Office Hours During Final Exam Week and Discovers

question 67

Multiple Choice

A professor holds office hours during final exam week and discovers much to his dismay that his sudden popularity affords him little time to engage in his favorite activity, watching cat videos.Fifteen students per hour arrive at his office and he patiently answers questions, averaging three minutes per student.A student joins the line at 9:45 am and the test is at 10:00 am the same morning.How much time does the student have after getting his question answered to get to the exam room?

• A)12 minutes
• B)9 minutes
• C)6 minutes
• D)3 minutes

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Definitions:

Digestive System

is a group of organs working together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the entire body.

Ascending Colon

The segment of the large intestine that runs up the right side of the abdominal cavity.

Defecation Reflex

The relaxation of the anal sphincters so that feces can move through the anus in the process of elimination.

Small Intestines

A part of the gastrointestinal tract located between the stomach and large intestine, crucial for digesting food and absorbing nutrients.