For Popper, Science Can Be Distinguished from Pseudo-Science

question 46

Multiple Choice

For Popper, science can be distinguished from pseudo-science:

• A) only by recognized practitioners of science.
• B) because the former is falsifiable.
• C) because the latter has been proven false.
• D) because all swans are white.
• E) because the former fails to make predictions.

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Definitions:

Peritubular Capillaries

Tiny blood vessels that surround the tubules in the kidneys where exchange of substances occurs.

Renal Hilum

The entry and exit site for structures servicing the kidneys, such as the ureter, blood vessels, and nerves.

Renal Calculi

Medical term for kidney stones, which are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys.

Nephron Tubules

The microscopic tubes in the kidney where urine is formed and various substances are filtered, reabsorbed, or secreted.