What Example Illustrates the Conclusion That Can Be Drawn from Deductive

question 10

Multiple Choice

What example illustrates the conclusion that can be drawn from deductive reasoning?

• A) All men are mortal and the Dalai Lama is a man; therefore, the Dalai Lama is mortal.
• B) The planet Earth orbits the Sun; therefore, all planets orbit the Sun.
• C) Five marbles taken from the bag are blue; therefore, all marbles from the bag are blue.
• D) The first five people you met at a work interview were nice; therefore, everyone at this office is nice.

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Definitions:

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that regulate various bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, and mood.

Bloodstream

The circulating fluid in the body that delivers nutrients and oxygen to cells while removing waste products.

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate processes such as growth, metabolism, and mood.

Extended Period

A length of time that is longer than usual or expected.