Which of These Was the First Nonvisible Radiation to Be

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of these was the first nonvisible radiation to be detected from outer space?

• A) X-rays
• B) gamma rays
• C) radio waves
• D) ultraviolet (UV) light

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Sensory Nerves

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Special Receptors

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Affective Neuroscientists

Specialists who study the neural mechanisms of emotion, how the brain processes feelings and emotional responses.