The Term for Dating Techniques Based on the Decay of Radioactive

question 33

Multiple Choice

The term for dating techniques based on the decay of radioactive isotopes which have half-lives that are known and measurable is

• A)relative
• B)absolute
• C)enumerative
• D)radiometric
• E)nucleic

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Definitions:

Vestibule

A space or cavity at the entrance of some structures in the body, such as the mouth, ear, or nose.

Gingivae

Also known as gums, these are the soft tissues that surround and protect the teeth in the mouth.

Papillae

Projections on the surface of the tongue that contain taste buds, involved in the sensation of taste.

Ileocecal Sphincter

A muscular valve that controls the flow of digested food from the small intestine to the large intestine.