Which of the Following Is the First Stage of Joining

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the first stage of joining clusters in agglomerative hierarchical clustering?

• A) by separating clusters into finer groups
• B) by joining two clusters farthest away from each other
• C) by joining two clusters that are not at a Euclidean distance
• D) by joining two clusters that are closest to each other

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Definitions:

Efferent Arteriole

A blood vessel that carries blood away from the glomerulus of the kidney, allowing for the regulation of blood pressure and filtration rate within the nephron.

Renin

An enzyme secreted by the kidneys that plays a critical role in the body's regulation of blood pressure.

Bile Recycling

The process by which bile acids, after aiding in digestion, are absorbed by the intestine and returned to the liver to be reused.

Acid-Base Balance

The homeostatic regulation of bodily pH within a narrow range, crucial for normal cellular functions.