Which of the Following Best Expresses the Mission of the OTA

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best expresses the mission of the OTA?

• A) To generate new technology for new generations
• B) To ensure that the armed forces always have the most cutting-edge technology
• C) To assess the beneficial and adverse impacts of new technology
• D) To increase America's ability to electronically eavesdrop on other countries

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Definitions:

Stroke Volume

The amount of blood ejected from the left ventricle of the heart with each contraction.

Intercalated Discs

Specialized structures in cardiac muscle cells that facilitate cell-to-cell communication and contraction through gap junctions and desmosomes.

Terminal Cisternae

Enlarged areas of the sarcoplasmic reticulum around the muscle's transverse tubules involved in calcium storage and release.

T-tubules

Tubular extensions of the cell membrane into muscle cells, facilitating rapid transmission of action potentials to ensure efficient contraction.