The Variable That an Experimenter Assesses or Measures Is Called

question 100

Multiple Choice

The variable that an experimenter assesses or measures is called the

• A)causal variable.
• B)confounding variable.
• C)dependent variable.
• D)independent variable.

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Definitions:

Ischemia

A condition characterized by insufficient blood flow to a part of the body, leading to a shortage of oxygen and nutrients that can cause damage or dysfunction.

Superior Mesenteric Artery

A major artery that supplies blood to a large portion of the lower part of the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine.

Pancreas

A gland located behind the stomach that produces digestive enzymes and hormones, including insulin, important for metabolism and digestion.

Small Intestine

A long, tightly-folded tube where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs after the stomach.