Expert Systems Are Expensive and Time Consuming to Maintain Because

question 1

Multiple Choice

Expert systems are expensive and time consuming to maintain because:

• A)their rule base is so complex.
• B)they rely on equipment that becomes outdated.
• C)their rules must be reprogrammed every time there is a change in the environment,which in turn may change the applicable rules.
• D)only the person who created the system knows exactly how it works,and may not be available when changes are needed.
• E)it is difficult to program at this level of complexity without introducing software bugs.

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Definitions:

Nephron Loop

A U-shaped part of the nephron in the kidney that plays a crucial role in concentrating urine and reabsorbing water and salts.

Proximal Convoluted Tubule

A section of the nephron in the kidney responsible for the reabsorption of water, ions, and nutrients from the urine.

Distal Convoluted Tubule

A portion of the kidney nephron that functions in the selective reabsorption and secretion of ions and molecules.

Nephron Loops

Long, looping segments of a nephron in the kidney, crucial for concentrating urine and conserving water.