The Mathematics Achievement of U

question 65

Multiple Choice

The mathematics achievement of U.S. children is ____________ that of children in many other industrialized countries.

• A)lower than
• B)equal to
• C)superior to
• D)the same as

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Definitions:

Depolarization

A decrease in the difference in voltage across a cell's plasma membrane, often leading to action potential in neurons and muscle cells.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals released by neurons that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, such as from a neuron to a muscle.

Isometric Contraction

A form of muscle contraction where tension is produced without an observable change in muscle length.

Wave Summation

A phenomenon where muscle fiber contractions become stronger and more frequent, leading to a stronger overall muscle contraction.