For Lunar Tides to Occur in the Human Body

question 49

Multiple Choice

For lunar tides to occur in the human body

• A)most of the body would have to be in the liquid state.
• B)the Earth's gravitation would have to be incredibly small.
• C)parts of the body would have to be appreciably closer to the moon than other parts.
• D)But there are lunar tides in the body,as evidenced by women's monthly menstrual cycles.
• E)none of these

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