At the Heart of a Computer Is Its Central Processing

question 8

Multiple Choice

At the heart of a computer is its central processing unit. The CPU's job is:

• A)To fetch instructions
• B)To carry out the operations commanded by the instructions
• C)To produce some outcome or resultant information
• D)All of the above
• E)None of the above

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Definitions:

Myosin

A type of motor protein found in muscle tissue that is involved in muscle contraction and movement by interacting with actin.

Synapses

The junctions between neurons through which electrical or chemical signals are transmitted.

Basement Membrane

A thin, dense layer of extracellular matrix that separates epithelial and endothelial cells from the underlying connective tissue.

Tendons

Strong connective tissue that connects muscles to bones, transferring the force of muscle contractions to facilitate movement.