The Portion of a Shadow from Which Only Part of the Light

question 92

Short Answer

The portion of a shadow from which only part of the light is excluded by an opaque object is called the ______________.

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

A small endocrine gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones which regulate growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Adrenal Glands

Small glands located on top of each kidney that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and cortisol, involved in stress responses.

Glial Cells

Supportive cells in the nervous system that provide support and nutrition, maintain homeostasis, form myelin, and participate in signal transmission in the nervous system.

Somatic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system responsible for carrying sensory and motor information to and from the central nervous system.