The Reason We Do Not Yet Use Nuclear Fusion as a Common

question 47

Multiple Choice

The reason we do not yet use nuclear fusion as a common energy source is:

• A) it is still theoretical, and has not yet been achieved.
• B) a practical source of fuel has not been found.
• C) the process requires more energy than it produces.
• D) a means has not been found to control the nuclear reactions on a large scale.

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Definitions:

Clotting Factors

Proteins in the blood that are essential for the clotting process, helping to stop bleeding by forming clots.

Cryoprecipitate

A blood product derived from plasma that is rich in clotting factors, used to treat conditions like hemophilia.

Fibrinogen

A blood plasma protein that's critical for blood clot formation, playing a pivotal role in the body's ability to stop bleeding.

Dysrhythmias

Abnormal heart rhythms that can range from harmless to life-threatening, characterized by irregular electrical activity in the heart.