Determine Which of the Numbers Below Is a Possible Order

question 75

Multiple Choice

Determine which of the numbers below is a possible order of magnitude estimate of the quantity described.
-The total number of breaths taken in his lifetime by a man who lives to be 80.

• A)Three hundred million
• B)Fifty million
• C)Ten billion
• D)Three billion

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Definitions:

Neural Circuit

A network of neurons that work together to execute or process specific functions in the brain.

Brain Stem

The lower extension of the brain where it connects to the spinal cord, responsible for regulating vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Thalamus

The thalamus is a small structure within the brain that serves as a relay station for almost all information that comes and goes to the cortex, playing a critical role in processing and transmitting sensory information to appropriate areas of the brain.

Amygdala

A region of the brain that is crucial for emotion processing, fear responses, and memory of emotional reactions.