How Can the Color Index Give the Star's Temperature

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Essay

How can the color index give the star's temperature?

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Definitions:

Blood Urea Nitrogen

A medical test that measures the amount of nitrogen in the blood that comes from the waste product urea, used to assess kidney function.

Creatinine

A waste product produced by muscles from the breakdown of a compound called creatine, commonly measured in blood or urine tests as a marker of kidney function.

Intravenous Moderate Sedation

A controlled administration of drugs through the vein to reduce patient awareness and discomfort during medical procedures.

Substance Abuse

The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs.