The Fundamental Nuclear Reaction Occurring in the Core of the Sun

question 5

Multiple Choice

The fundamental nuclear reaction occurring in the core of the Sun is .

• A)radioactive decay
• B)nuclear fission
• C)nuclear fusion of hydrogen into helium
• D)nuclear fusion of helium into carbon

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Definitions:

Appetite-Suppressing Hormone

A hormone that reduces the sensation of hunger, helping control food intake and manage body weight.

Digestive Tract

A series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus, involved in digesting food.

Ghrelin

A hormone produced in the stomach that stimulates appetite, signaling the body to consume food.

Lateral Hypothalamus

A region of the hypothalamus involved in hunger regulation and the initiation of eating behavior.