The Term Ayatollah Refers to

question 25

Multiple Choice

The term ayatollah refers to

• A) a member of a powerful higher clergy within Shiism's religious leadership.
• B) the belief in the role of the Koran as the final word of God.
• C) the Safavid and Qajar-era monarchs.
• D) Jews and Christians who are respected in Islam as "people of the Book."

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Definitions:

Thirst Sensations

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Blood Osmolarity

A measure of the solute concentration in the blood, reflecting the balance of water and solutes in the body's fluids.

Oral Mucosa

The moist tissue lining of the mouth which includes the gums, inner cheeks, and tongue.

Sodium Bicarbonate

A salt that acts as a buffering agent, helping to maintain pH balance in the blood and other fluids within the body.