If You Have a 1000-Element Balanced Binary Search Tree, What

question 17

Multiple Choice

If you have a 1000-element balanced binary search tree, what is the maximum number of comparisons that may be needed to find an element in the tree?

• A) 500
• B) 20
• C) 10
• D) 8

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Definitions:

Myelination

The process by which axons of nerve cells are coated with myelin, a fatty substance that speeds up the transmission of nerve impulses.

Demyelination

A pathological condition in which the myelin sheath covering nerve fibers is damaged, impairing the conduction of electrical signals in the nervous system.

Motor Pathways

Neural pathways that transmit impulses from the brain to control movements in the body.

Medulla

An area of the brainstem responsible for regulating vital functions, including breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.