A Clown at the Circus Blows Up a Balloon with Helium

question 35

Multiple Choice

A clown at the circus blows up a balloon with helium. This balloon will not float to the ceiling unless

• A) the pressure of the helium inside the balloon is greater than the atmospheric pressure.
• B) the weight of the balloon is less than the weight of the air displaced by the balloon.
• C) the balloon and the helium it contains weigh less than the air displaced by the balloon.
• D) the pressure of the helium inside the balloon is less than the atmospheric pressure.

Describe the enteric nervous system and its neurotransmitters' function.

Recognize the anatomical arrangements and functions of the peritoneum and mesenteries.

Understand the role of the tongue, cheeks, and lips in the process of mastication, swallowing, and speech.

Identify the different types of muscles involved in the movement of the tongue and their roles.

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Definitions:

Memory Consolidation

The biochemical process(es) by which neural synaptic connections are strengthened or weakened.

Long-Term Memory

Long-term memory is the capacity to hold vast amounts of information, from facts to experiences and skills, for long periods, ranging from hours to a lifetime.

Anterograde Amnesia

A condition characterized by an inability to form new memories following the onset of the disorder, though recall of events prior may remain intact.

Hippocampus

A key region of the brain involved in the formation of new memories and associated with learning and emotions.