The Maximum Number of Comparisons for a Retrieval Operation in a Binary

question 46

Multiple Choice

The maximum number of comparisons for a retrieval operation in a binary search tree is the ______.

• A)length of the tree
• B)height of the tree
• C)number of nodes in the tree
• D)number of leaves in the tree

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Definitions:

Filtration Membrane

A semipermeable barrier, particularly in the kidney, that separates blood from the filtrate in the nephron's Bowman's capsule.

Renal Corpuscle

The renal corpuscle is a key component of the nephron in the kidney, consisting of the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule, where blood filtration begins.

Osmotic Diuretics

Substances that increase urine output by altering the osmotic balance of the filtration processes in the kidneys, often used to treat fluid retention.

Thiazide Diuretics

A class of medications that act on the kidneys to promote sodium, chloride, and water excretion, used primarily to treat high blood pressure.