Fill in the Blank with One of the Words or Phrases

question 20

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with one of the words or phrases listed below. $$\begin{array} { l l l } \text { index rationalizing } & \text { conjugate } & \text { principal square rootcube root midpoint } \\\text { complex numberlike radicals } & \text { radicand } & \text { imaginary unit } \quad \text { distance }\end{array}$$
-The______ of a nonnegative number a is written as $\sqrt { a }$ .

• A) imaginary unit
• B) cube root
• C) distance
• D) principal square root

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Definitions:

Male or Female Genitalia

The sexual and reproductive organs specific to males (penis, scrotum, etc.) and females (vagina, ovaries, etc.).

Y Chromosome

A sex chromosome found in mammals, including humans, that is typically associated with male characteristics and is paired with an X chromosome in males.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body, which regulate various physiological processes and behaviors.

Cephalocaudal Pattern

A developmental principle where growth occurs starting from the head (cephalo) and moves towards the feet (caudal), highlighting a directional pattern of physical growth in humans.