The Majority of the Moons Orbiting the Outer (Jovian) Planets

question 5

Multiple Choice

The majority of the moons orbiting the outer (jovian) planets are:

• A) large moons, roughly the size of Pluto or Mercury
• B) small moons orbiting in the same direction that their planet turns
• C) much warmer than the planet they orbit
• D) small moons orbiting in a retrograde direction (opposite to the direction their planet turns and orbits)
• E) not in good working order, since they were made in Bayonne, New Jersey

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Definitions:

ACh

Short for Acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter in the body involved in many functions including muscle movement and memory.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain associated with pleasure, movement, and the reward system.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that surrounds nerve fibers, facilitating the rapid transmission of electrical signals in the nervous system.

Fatty Tissue

Body tissue composed of fat cells, which stores energy and serves as insulation and protection for organs.