The Presence of a Mercurian Magnetic Field Surprised the Planetary

question 49

Multiple Choice

The presence of a Mercurian magnetic field surprised the planetary scientists on the Mariner 10 team because

• A) Mercury is low in iron.
• B) Mercury spins too rapidly to produce a stable dynamo.
• C) it's still too hot for its core to have differentiated.
• D) the dynamo theory predicted that Mercury was spinning too slowly for one.
• E) Mercury lacks an iron core.

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Definitions:

Pancreatic Enzymes

Digestive enzymes produced by the pancreas used to break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in the intestines during the digestive process.

Ileocecal Sphincter

A structure that controls the movement of chime from the ileum to the cecum.

Chyme

The mixture of food and gastric juice.

Ileum

The final and longest segment of the small intestine, where the absorption of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients is completed.