What Was the Purpose of the IAU Establishing 88 Official

question 18

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the IAU establishing 88 official constellations?

• A) To allow ancient stories of each constellation to be preserved
• B) To name all constellations the same across any culture
• C) To identify which constellation was created by which culture
• D) To define boundaries for constellations including every part of the sky
• E) To include additional, fainter stars within a constellation

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Definitions:

Hindbrain

The posterior portion of the brain comprising structures such as the cerebellum and medulla oblongata, involved in essential functions like respiration and movement coordination.

Tegmentum

A region in the brainstem involved in movement and arousal, playing a crucial role in many basic life functions.

CNS

Central Nervous System, comprising the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and transmitting neural information.

PNS

The Peripheral Nervous System, which includes all the nerves that lie outside the brain and spinal cord.