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The Zeta Reticuli star system is approximately 3.7 x 1014 km from Earth. Given that light travels at 300,000 km/s in space, how far away is this star system in light years?


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Endocrine System

A system of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream, regulating processes such as growth, metabolism, and mood.

Sensory Systems

The parts of the nervous system responsible for processing sensory information, enabling individuals to perceive their surroundings.

Sensory Neurons

Sensory neurons, also known as afferent neurons, are nerve cells within the nervous system responsible for converting external stimuli from the environment into internal electrical impulses.

Motor Neurons

Neurons that transmit signals from the brain or spinal cord to muscles or glands, causing them to act.

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