From 1680 to 1770 Average Ship Speeds

question 33

Multiple Choice

From 1680 to 1770 average ship speeds

• A) increased by 10 percent
• B) increased by 20 percent
• C) increased by 30 percent
• D) decreased by 5 percent
• E) did not change appreciably.

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Definitions:

Gallbladder

A small digestive organ located beneath the liver, responsible for storing and concentrating bile.

Lesser Omentum

A double layer of peritoneum that extends from the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach and the beginning of the duodenum, involved in the formation of the stomach and duodenal pouch.

Stomach

A hollow organ in the gastrointestinal tract that secretes acid and enzymes for food digestion.

Liver

A large, vital organ in the body that performs numerous functions including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.