A Comet's Nucleus Is ____ in Diameter

question 2

Multiple Choice

A comet's nucleus is ____ in diameter.

• A)A few meters
• B)A few kilometers
• C)A few hundred km
• D)About 100,000 km
• E)Up to 1 AU

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Definitions:

Parietal Layer

The outer layer of the membranes surrounding organs within body cavities, particularly in the pleura, pericardium, and peritoneum.

Glomerulus

A cluster of tiny blood vessels in the kidneys where blood filtration begins.

Podocytes

Specialized cells in the kidneys that wrap around capillaries of the glomerulus, playing a key role in the filtration of blood to form urine.

Vasa Recta

A series of straight capillaries in the kidney that serve as an extension of the loop of Henle, playing a critical role in the concentration of urine.