Which of the Following Is FALSE

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE?

• A) When the universe was young, matter worked to slow the expansion rate of the universe.
• B) The Big Bang occurred approximately 13.7 billion years ago.
• C) Only in the last 5 to 6 billion years has dark energy caused the universe's expansion rate to increase over time.
• D) Throughout the age of the universe, dark energy has caused its expansion rate to increase over time.
• E) Astrophysicists are unsure whether or not dark energy always will continue to increase the expansion rate of the universe.

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Definitions:

Epinephrine Norepinephrine

Two key neurotransmitters involved in the body's fight or flight response, regulating heart rate and blood pressure among other functions.

Adrenal Glands

Endocrine glands located above the kidneys that produce a variety of hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, which regulate stress responses and other bodily functions.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland in the neck that produces thyroid hormones, which regulate the body's metabolism, energy level, and overall growth and development.

Epinephrine

Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is a hormone and neurotransmitter involved in the body's fight-or-flight response.