The Teacher Says, "If Mice Are Bigger Than Cats, and Cats

question 83

Multiple Choice

The teacher says, "If mice are bigger than cats, and cats are bigger than elephants, then mice are bigger than elephants." This statement is likely to be judged

• A) false by 11-year-old Craig.
• B) false by 13-year-old Michael.
• C) true by 9-year-old Rana.
• D) true by 12-year-old Paige.

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Definitions:

Trabeculae

Trabeculae are the small, beam-like structures of spongy bone that provide structural support and help reduce the weight of bones.

Central Canal

A fluid-filled channel in the center of the spinal cord.

Lamella

Thin layers or plates, such as those found in bone, making up the concentric rings in the structure of compact bone.

Canaliculus

Small, channel-like structures in bone and dental tissue, facilitating nutrients and waste exchange between blood vessels and osteocytes.