How Does the Wavelength of Visible Light Compare with the Wavelengths

question 389

Multiple Choice

How does the wavelength of visible light compare with the wavelengths of other forms of electromagnetic radiation?

• A) longer than ultraviolet radiation but shorter than X-rays
• B) longer than X-rays but shorter than gamma rays
• C) longer than infrared radiation but shorter than radio waves
• D) longer than X-rays but shorter than radio waves

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that activates what is often termed the fight or flight response, preparing the body for rapid action in stressful situations.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy by slowing the heart rate, increasing intestinal and gland activity, and relaxing sphincter muscles in the gastrointestinal tract.

Thalamus

A vital structure in the brain that acts as a relay station, channeling sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Insula

A region of the brain involved in consciousness, homeostasis, and the regulation of emotions.