A Gray Square Is Placed First on a White Sheet

question 42

Multiple Choice

A gray square is placed first on a white sheet of paper and then on a black sheet of paper.The square will be _____ on the black as on the white background.

• A) equally bright, but appear darker
• B) equally bright, but appear lighter
• C) brighter and appear lighter
• D) less bright, but appear equally light

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Definitions:

Pancreas

An organ in the digestive and endocrine systems that produces hormones such as insulin and digestive enzymes.

Insulin

A substance created in the pancreas that controls the levels of blood sugar by enabling cells to take in glucose.

Diabetes

A chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood, resulting from the body's inability to produce or use insulin effectively.

Diseases of Adaptation

Illnesses that result from chronic exposure to stressors, representing the body's inability to cope with prolonged stress.