Citizen Science Projects Contribute to Scientific Research by the Public

question 88

Multiple Choice

Citizen science projects contribute to scientific research by the public

• A) collectively forming hypotheses for experiments.
• B) designing and carrying out experiments.
• C) participating in the collection of data.
• D) peer-reviewing professional research.

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The force that circulating blood exerts against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps, measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).

Artery

A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body's tissues.

Atherosclerosis

a condition characterized by the hardening and narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup, which can lead to cardiovascular disease.

Arteriosclerosis

The thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of artery walls, which can restrict blood flow to organs and tissues.