What Is a Pulsar

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Multiple Choice

What is a pulsar?

• A) A pulsating white-dwarf star,fluctuating rapidly in brightness
• B) A rapidly rotating neutron star,producing beams of radio energy and in some cases,light and X-rays
• C) A rotating black hole,producing two jets of gas in opposite directions and pulses of gravitational energy
• D) A Cepheid variable star with a period of a few days

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Definitions:

Capillary Blood Glucose

The measurement of glucose levels in the blood obtained from a capillary, often used for diabetes management.

Nasoenteric Tube

A flexible tube inserted through the nose into the stomach or small intestine to deliver nutrition or medication.

Gastrointestinal Aspirate

A sample fluid taken from the stomach or intestines for testing or removal of contents.

Negative Nitrogen Balance

Condition occurring when the body excretes more nitrogen than it takes in.