Which of the Following Best Defines the Axis of Rotation

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines the axis of rotation of a gear or shaft?

• A) centerline about which it revolves
• B) direction of rotation: clockwise or counterclockwise
• C) endplay
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Human Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the human brain involved in higher functions such as thought, memory, and consciousness.

Synapses

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Santiago Ramón y Cajal

A Spanish neuroscientist known for his pioneering work in neuroanatomy, specifically his detailed drawings of neurons.

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