Which Hypothetical Universe Has an Older Age, All Other Things

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which hypothetical universe has an older age, all other things being equal?

• A) Dark matter doesn't affect the inferred age of the universe.
• B) The one with less dark matter
• C) The one with more dark matter

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Definitions:

Somatic

Pertaining to or affecting the body, especially as distinct from the mind or psyche.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances released at the end of a nerve fiber by the arrival of a nerve impulse and, by diffusing across the synapse or junction, cause the transfer of the impulse to another nerve fiber, a muscle fiber, or some other structure.

Acetylcholine

One of the major neurotransmitters of the autonomic nervous system.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, affecting mood, focus, and alertness.