The Atoms That Make Up the Molecules in Our Bodies

question 61

Multiple Choice

The atoms that make up the molecules in our bodies:

• A)cannot be rearranged to make different molecules under any circumstances.
• B)have nearly all been on Earth throughout its entire history.
• C)traveled to Earth as electromagnetic waves.
• D)were all formed recently by nuclear fusion on the sun.
• E)will be lost back to space soon after we die.

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory

The component of memory where small amounts of information can be stored for a short period of time, typically seconds to minutes.

Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the frontal lobe of the brain involved in decision making, planning, and personality expression.

Hippocampus

A critical brain structure involved in the formation of new memories and is also associated with learning and emotions.

Amnesia

A condition characterized by a partial or total loss of memory.