Consider This Argument: "When Caitlin Was Six Years Old She

question 5

Multiple Choice

Consider this argument: "When Caitlin was six years old she told her Mom that in school she wanted to learn how come babies grew up to look like their parents. The science that deals with that is genetics. Therefore, when she was a little girl Caitlin had already announced that she planned to major in genetics." That argument is an example of __________.

• A) the fallacy of false classification
• B) the fallacy of division
• C) the fallacy of false reference
• D) a valid argument

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Definitions:

Pressure Gradient

A physical concept describing the difference in pressure levels across a space, driving fluids or gases from areas of higher to lower pressure.

Filtrate Formed

The liquid portion that has been passed through a filter during the process of filtration, containing substances dissolved in a fluid.

Filtration Pressure

Pressure gradient that forces fluid from the glomerular capillary through the filtration membrane into Bowman’s capsule; glomerular capillary pressure minus glomerular capsule pressure minus colloid osmotic pressure.

Efferent Arteriole

A small artery that carries blood away from the glomerulus of the kidney after filtration.