Type I Supernovae Can Be Used to Determine Distances to Galaxies

question 85

True/False

Type I supernovae can be used to determine distances to galaxies much better than type IIsupernovae.

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Definitions:

Cytokines

A broad category of small proteins important in cell signaling, involved in immune responses and inflammation.

Corticosteroids

A category of steroid hormones synthesized in the adrenal cortex, utilized in medicine to decrease inflammation and inhibit the immune system.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter involved in arousal and the stress response, among other functions, often implicated in mood disorders such as depression.

Collagen

A protein that is the major component of connective tissues in the body, essential for skin elasticity, joint mobility, and bone strength.