When a Shell of Hydrogen Accretes onto a White Dwarf

question 81

Short Answer

When a shell of hydrogen accretes onto a white dwarf from a close companion, a(n)
explosion violently blows off a fraction of a solar mass.

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Definitions:

Estrogen

A group of steroid hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics in the human body.

Pelvic Cavity

The body cavity located within the pelvis, housing organs such as the bladder, rectum, and for women, reproductive organs.

Erythropoietin

A hormone produced primarily by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells.

Thymosin

A hormone produced by the thymus gland that plays a role in the development and differentiation of T lymphocytes, crucial for the adaptive immune system.