A "Galactic Fountain" Is _____

question 2

Multiple Choice

A "galactic fountain" is _____.

• A) a stream of gas and dust being pulled into a galaxy as it forms
• B) a jet of high-speed superheated material thrown out of the accretion disk around a black hole
• C) a partial spiral arm formed by the collision of molecular clouds
• D) a bubble of hot, metal-rich gas ejected from the disk by a burst of supernova
• E) a stream of gas made from a star that has been torn apart while falling into a supermassive black hole

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Definitions:

Uterine Fibroids

Noncancerous growths in the uterus that often appear during childbearing years, sometimes causing pain or heavy menstrual bleeding.

Uterine Leiomyoma

A benign tumor of smooth muscle in the uterus, often referred to as a fibroid, which may cause various symptoms or none at all.

Uterine Fibromyoma

A benign tumor of the uterus composed of muscle and fibrous tissue.

Gynecological Examination

A routine assessment of the female reproductive organs by a healthcare provider, including the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.