The Variable in an Experiment That Is Observed to See

question 71

Multiple Choice

The variable in an experiment that is observed to see if it changes when another variable is manipulated is called the

• A) correlation coefficient.
• B) independent variable.
• C) cohort.
• D) dependent variable.

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Definitions:

Epididymis

A coiled tube at the back of the testis where sperm mature and are stored.

Urethra

The tube that conducts urine from the bladder to the outside of the body in both males and females and also transports semen in males.

Membranous Urethra

The portion of the urethra that passes through the urogenital diaphragm, extending from the prostatic urethra to the spongy urethra.

Pelvic Cavity

A body cavity that is bounded by the bones of the pelvis and contains reproductive organs, the urinary bladder, and the rectum.