Which of the Following Words LEAST Applies to the Scientific

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words LEAST applies to the scientific outlook?

• A)skepticism
• B)common sense
• C)experimentation
• D)hypothesis
• E)deduction

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Definitions:

Parathyroid Hormone

A hormone released by the parathyroid glands important for maintaining a stable level of calcium in the blood.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.

Neurosecretory Cell

Specialized neuron that secretes a hormone into the blood in response to an action potential.

Action Potential

A temporary reversal of an electric membrane potential, allowing for signal conduction in neurons.