Laplace's Nebular Hypothesis Was Problematic in That He Could Not

question 53

Multiple Choice

Laplace's nebular hypothesis was problematic in that he could not explain ____.

• A) the different types of planets
• B) the rotational direction of the planets
• C) how the Sun had
• D) how one star could come within a close encounter of another star
• E) how gravity was the dominant force of planet formation

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Inhaled Allergen

Any substance that, when breathed in, triggers an allergic reaction in susceptible individuals.

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A chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by recurring episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing.

Bronchioles

Small passages in the lungs that lead from the bronchi to the alveolar sacs.

Airways

The tubes through which air flows from the nose or mouth to the lungs, including the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles.