At the End of Its Period in the Main Sequence

question 44

Multiple Choice

At the end of its period in the main sequence, a star whose mass is near that of the sun

• A) breaks up into several smaller stars.
• B) cools down into a white dwarf.
• C) expands into a red giant.
• D) explodes into a supernova.

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Definitions:

Residual Stage

A phase in some diseases, after the main symptoms have disappeared, where a few mild symptoms may still persist.

Alogia

A reduction in the amount of speech and/or speech content, often observed in schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.

Avolition

A lack of motivation or inability to initiate and persist in goal-directed activities, often observed as a symptom in some psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.

Delusions of Grandeur

A false belief in one's own superiority, greatness, or power, often found in psychiatric conditions such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.