The Sun and the Rest of the Solar System Formed

question 59

Multiple Choice

The Sun and the rest of the solar system formed about 5 billion years ago from a huge cloud of dust and gas called a:

• A)nebula.
• B)solar system.
• C)protoplanet.
• D)quasar.
• E)supernova.

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Definitions:

Transitional Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue that can stretch and change its shape, found in areas such as the bladder.

Urinary Bladder

A hollow muscular organ that stores urine from the kidneys before it is excreted through the urethra.

Stratified Squamous

A type of epithelial tissue composed of multiple layers of flat cells, providing protection in areas of high abrasion.

Macula Densa

A group of specialized cells located in the distal convoluted tubule of the kidney, involved in regulating blood pressure and the filtration rate of the kidneys.