The Episode of "Mythbusters" Cited in the Textbook Demonstrated That

question 27

Multiple Choice

 The episode of "Mythbusters" cited in the textbook demonstrated that dark adaptation was the reason why _____.

• A) poker players wear sunglasses
• B) pirates wore eyepatches
• C) cardinals have good night vision
• D) cats have good night vision

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Definitions:

Fetal Circulation

The circulatory system in a fetus that ensures oxygen and nutrients are supplied via the placenta and helps remove waste.

Foramen Ovale

Structural feature of the fetal heart that allows for blood to move directly between the right and left atrium.

Right Atrium

The right upper chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the body and pumps it into the right ventricle.

Homeotic Genes

Genes that control the development of anatomical structures in various organisms by regulating the pattern of body formation.