Approximately How Many Pennies Would You Have to Stack to Reach

question 89

Multiple Choice

Approximately how many pennies would you have to stack to reach an average 8-foot ceiling?

• A) 2 × 10²
• B) 2 × 10³
• C) 2 × 10⁴
• D) 2 × 10⁵
• E) 2 x 10⁶

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Definitions:

Sympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for stress-related activities, often referred to as the "fight or flight" response.

Parasympathetic

The part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and gland activity.

Thoracolumbar Division

A region of the spine made up of the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae, often referred to in studies relating to spinal injuries or abnormalities.

Sympathetic

Refers to the part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for rapid response to stress or danger.