The Inner Core Is Solid Because

question 24

Multiple Choice

The inner core is solid because

• A)it is composed of iron and nickel.
• B)the surrounding outer layers act as a blanket to insulate the core.
• C)pressure from the weight of the surrounding layers prevents the inner core from melting.
• D)None of these, for the inner core is not solid, but liquid.

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Definitions:

Urinary Elimination

The process of voiding urine from the bladder through the urethra to the outside of the body; a critical function for the removal of waste products and regulation of body fluids.

Nursing Assistive Personnel

Nursing Assistive Personnel (NAP) are healthcare workers who provide basic patient care under the supervision of nursing staff, assisting with activities of daily living and other tasks.

Catheterization

The process of inserting a thin tube, or catheter, into a body cavity, duct, or vessel to allow for drainage, injection of fluids, or access by surgical instruments.

Foley Catheter

A flexible tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine.