Which of the Following Is an Example of a Scientific

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a scientific hypothesis?

• A)"Space exploration benefits our world, and the United States needs to increase funding for NASA."
• B)"Marital satisfaction tends to improve when the youngest child is grown and leaves the home because parents now have more time and energy for the marital relationship."
• C)"HIV causes AIDS, and AIDS is a disease and will never be cured."
• D)"If a tree falls in the forest, and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound?"

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Definitions:

Furosemide

A diuretic medication used to treat fluid build-up due to heart failure, liver scarring, or kidney disease.

Glyburide

A medication used to treat type 2 diabetes by stimulating the pancreas to produce more insulin.

Heparin

A medication used as an anticoagulant to prevent and treat blood clots, often administered intravenously or via injection.

Excessively Dry Mouth

A condition, also known as xerostomia, characterized by a noticeable decrease in saliva production, leading to discomfort and potential oral health issues.