Determine a Piecewise-Defined Function for the Graph Shown Below $f ( x ) = \left\{ \begin{array} { l l } | x | , & x \leq 1 \\ - ( x - 1 ) ^ { 2 } + 1 , & x > 1 \end{array} \right.$

question 68

Multiple Choice

Determine a piecewise-defined function for the graph shown below.

• A) \(f ( x ) = \left\{ \begin{array} { l l } | x | , & x \leq 1 \\ - ( x - 1 ) ^ { 2 } + 1 , & x > 1 \end{array} \right.\)
• B) \(f ( x ) = \left\{ \begin{array} { l l } | x | , & x \leq 0 \\ - ( x - 1 ) ^ { 2 } + 1 , & x \leq 0 \end{array} \right.\)
• C) \(f ( x ) = \left\{ \begin{array} { l l } | x | , & x \geq 1 \\ - x ^ { 2 } , & x \leq 1 \end{array} \right.\)
• D) \(f ( x ) = \left\{ \begin{array} { l l } | x | , & x \geq 0 \\ - x ^ { 2 } , & x \leq 1 \end{array} \right.\)
• E) \(f ( x ) = \left\{ \begin{array} { l l } | x | , & x \leq 1 \\ - ( x - 1 ) ^ { 2 } , & x > 1 \end{array} \right.\)

Recognize various medical conditions resulting from hormone deficiencies or excess.

Familiarize with the role of electrolytes in the body and their associated conditions when imbalanced.

Understand the significance of the pituitary gland in the hormonal regulation and its relationship with other glands.

Distinguish between the types and functions of hormones produced by different endocrine glands.

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