Integrated Circuits Incorporate Many Transistors and Electronic Circuits on a Single

question 42

Multiple Choice

Integrated circuits incorporate many transistors and electronic circuits on a single tiny silicon chip, allowing ____ to be even smaller and more reliable than  earlier computers.

• A) second-generation computers
• B) third-generation computers
• C) fourth-generation computers
• D) fifth-generation computers

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Definitions:

Retina

A layer at the back of the eyeball containing cells sensitive to light, which trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain.

Rods and Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye where rods are responsible for vision at low light levels, and cones handle color vision and detail.

Olfactory Cells

Sensory cells located in the olfactory epithelium of the nose involved in the detection of odors, playing a key role in the sense of smell.

Muscle Spindles

Sensory receptors within the belly of muscles, responding to stretch and actively participating in the regulation of muscle contraction.