The Nucleus of Comet Tempel 1 Has Been Described as a "Rubble

question 123

Multiple Choice

The nucleus of Comet Tempel 1 has been described as a "rubble pile,",a loose accumulation of material held together by gravity.In this,it is similar to:

• A) Charon, the satellite of Pluto.
• B) Miranda, the satellite of Uranus.
• C) the dwarf planet Ceres.
• D) Vesta, a large asteroid.

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Definitions:

Mineralocorticoids

A class of corticosteroids, hormones that are involved in the regulation of electrolyte and water balance, primarily by the kidneys.

PTH

Parathyroid hormone, a hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands that regulates serum calcium and phosphate levels.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose by cells.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer portion of the adrenal gland that produces steroid hormones including cortisol and aldosterone.