What Are Constellations

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Multiple Choice

What are constellations?

• A)groups of galaxies gravitationally bound and close together in the sky
• B)groups of stars making an apparent pattern in the celestial sphere
• C)groups of stars gravitationally bound and appearing close together in the sky
• D)ancient story boards, useless to modern astronomers
• E)apparent groupings of stars and planets visible on a given evening

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Definitions:

Broad Ligament

A wide fold of peritoneum that connects the sides of the uterus to the walls and floor of the pelvis, supporting the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes.

Renal Pelvis

The central part of the kidney where urine collects before moving to the ureter.

Renal Cortex

The outer part of the kidney, involved in the filtration of blood, removal of waste substances, and production of urine.

Ductus Deferens

A muscular tube that carries sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts in the male reproductive system.