Why Is a Ratio Not Affected by the System of Measurement

question 34

Multiple Choice

Why is a ratio not affected by the system of measurement?

• A) They are always converted to the same unit.
• B) The units cancel out in the calculation.
• C) They are used only for identical units.
• D) They are used only for the same context.

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Definitions:

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Negative Feedback System

A regulatory mechanism in which a change in a system's output acts to stabilize or reduce further change.

Positive Feedback System

A system in which a change in some steady state triggers a response that intensifies the changing condition. Compare with negative feedback system.

Set Point

A theory suggesting that the body regulates physiological functions, such as temperature or weight, around a specific homeostasis level or 'set point'.