What Is the Typical Radius of the Majority of Extrasolar

question 49

Multiple Choice

What is the typical radius of the majority of extrasolar planets so far discovered?

• A) roughly the size of Earth
• B) 1.5-3 times the size of Earth
• C) roughly the size of Jupiter
• D) larger than Jupiter

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Definitions:

Heparin

Anticoagulant that prevents platelet agglutination and thus prevents thrombus formation.

Platelet Plug

Accumulation of platelets that stick to each other and to connective tissue; prevents blood loss from damaged blood vessels.

Collagen Fibers

Strong, insoluble protein fibers that provide structural support, strength, and elasticity to connective tissue.

Thrombin

An enzyme in blood plasma that causes the clotting of blood by converting fibrinogen to fibrin.