Which of the Following Is Most Like the Rotation of Stars

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most like the rotation of stars in the disk of the Milky Way?

• A)a DVD in a player
• B)the planets in our solar system
• C)cars moving at a constant speed on a circular race track
• D)the hands of an analog clock
• E)the tire of a car moving

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A part of the limbic system in the brain that is crucial for memory formation and spatial navigation.

Thalamus

A large mass of gray matter deeply situated in the forebrain that plays a critical role in relaying sensory signals to the cerebral cortex and regulating consciousness, sleep, and alertness.

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain located below the thalamus that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones, regulating body temperature, and managing hunger and thirst.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, important for sleep and arousal.