The AVERAGE Function

question 23

Multiple Choice

The AVERAGE function

• A) calculates the arithmetic mean of values in a range.
• B) identifies the midpoint value in a set of values.
• C) identifies the highest value in a range.
• D) displays the lowest value in a range.

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Definitions:

Temperature Regulation

The physiological process that allows an organism to maintain its core internal temperature within a narrow range, regardless of external temperature.

Newborns

Infants in the first few weeks of life, highlighting a critical period for growth, feeding, and adaptation outside the womb.

Heat Loss

Heat loss refers to the transfer of body heat to the surrounding environment, which can occur through processes such as radiation, conduction, convection, and evaporation.

Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body expends energy or burns calories, influencing weight and energy levels, varying according to activity, genetics, and health status.