One of the Main Reasons That Information Published in Scientific

question 109

Multiple Choice

One of the main reasons that information published in scientific journals is trustworthy is because

• A)these journals pay for fact checkers to verify information before it is published.
• B)these journals generally post information online before it is published so others can review it.
• C)the articles are peer-reviewed by other professionals prior to publication.
• D)the articles are written by researchers who have proven themselves to be reliable.
• E)none of the above.

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Definitions:

Right Atrium

The right atrium is one of the four chambers of the heart, receiving deoxygenated blood from the body and passing it to the right ventricle.

Force Exerted

The physical pressure or effort applied to something.

Precapillary Sphincters

Circular muscles located at the entrance of capillaries that regulate blood flow into the capillary beds.

Capillaries

Microscopic blood vessels that facilitate the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and tissues.