The Required Heating of the Large Galilean Moon Io of Jupiter

question 310

Multiple Choice

The required heating of the large Galilean moon Io of Jupiter in order to produce volcanic activity is probably caused by

• A) tidal distortion by Jupiter and its other moons.
• B) its original heat of formation.
• C) nuclear fission within its interior.
• D) radioactive elements in its surface.

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Definitions:

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or neuronal processes that detect and respond to external or internal stimuli, converting them into electrical signals for the nervous system.

Somatosensory System

A part of the sensory system concerned with receiving and processing sensory information from the body, including touch, temperature, pain, and proprioception.

Sensory Systems

The part of the nervous system responsible for processing sensory information from the environment, including sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

Receptors

Specialized cells or proteins in the body that bind to specific substances, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, to initiate a physiological response.