Which of the Following Would Be an Example of an Embedded

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of an embedded computer?

• A) An oven that you set to turn on at a certain time,so it is hot when you need it for cooking dinner.
• B) A sprinkler system that detects the amount of moisture in the soil,so it knows when to come on and for how long.
• C) A thermostat that you manually adjust the temperature on throughout the day.
• D) A voice assistant that listens to you and keeps track of your grocery list,your to-do's,and turns off the lights.

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Definitions:

Androgens

A group of hormones that play a role in male traits and reproductive activity; present in both males and females.

Adrenal Gland

An endocrine gland that produces various hormones including adrenaline and steroids aldosterone and cortisol.

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that lowers blood calcium levels by promoting calcium deposit in the bones.

Glucagon

A substance created by the pancreas that increases glucose levels in the blood by encouraging the conversion of glycogen into glucose in the liver.