Write the Word or Phrase That Best Completes Each Statement $V$

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Essay

Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
-The volume $V$ of a square-based pyramid with base sides s and height $h$ is $V = \frac { 1 } { 3 } s ^ { 2 } h$ . If the height is half of the length of a base side, express the volume $V$ as a function of s.

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Definitions:

Esophageal

Relating to the esophagus, the muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach and transports food and liquids.

Gastric

Pertains to the stomach and its role in digestion, including the secretion of gastric juices that break down food.

Epiglottis

A leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located behind the tongue, at the top of the larynx, which prevents food and drink from entering the windpipe.

Palatine Tonsils

Lymphatic tissue located on each side of the throat that helps defend the body against infection by trapping pathogens.