An Astronomer Is Studying Galaxies of Stars That Are Very

question 44

Multiple Choice

An astronomer is studying galaxies of stars that are very far away and thus look extremely faint (using visible light) . What kind of telescope should she and her graduate students apply for time on?

• A) a refractor
• B) the telescope with the biggest aperture possible
• C) a telescope with a small aperture but with eyepieces that have good magnification
• D) a telescope built before 1948
• E) any telescope will show faint galaxies well; they should just use the one closest to their campus

Describe the structural adaptations in respiratory systems that maximize gas exchange efficiency.

Explain the significance of respiratory surface area and volume in the context of breathing efficiency and pathology.

Understand the basic principles of gas exchange and its regulation in humans.

Describe the factors affecting gas diffusion rates, including temperature, medium, and concentration gradients.

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