Specific Gravity Is Defined as the Weight of Substances Dissolved

question 28

Multiple Choice

Specific gravity is defined as the weight of substances dissolved in a specimen as compared with those found in:

• A) distilled water
• B) pure alcohol
• C) mineral water
• D) iodine

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body. In vertebrates, it comprises the brain and spinal cord.

Suppressing Activity

Activities or actions taken to stop or reduce a process or function, often used in a biological or mechanical context.

Vasopressor

A type of medication that constricts (narrows) blood vessels, leading to an increase in blood pressure.

Smooth Muscles

Involuntary muscles found in the walls of internal organs such as the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels, responsible for contractions and movements within those organs.