Characterize EACH of the Following Statements as Being TRUE or FALSE

question 25

Multiple Choice

Characterize EACH of the following statements as being TRUE or FALSE and then indicate the collective true-false status using the choices provided. (1) All naturally occurring atoms of an element must have the same mass number.
(2) Protons and electrons carry the same amount of charge.
(3) An isotope of chlorine with A = 35 and Z = 17 contains more neutrons than protons.

• A) All three statements are true.
• B) Two of the three statements are true.
• C) Only one of the statements is true.
• D) None of the statements is true.

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Definitions:

Small Intestine

A part of the gastrointestinal tract where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients takes place.

Bile

A secretion of the liver; a greenish-yellow fluid with a bitter taste.

Crohn's Disease

A chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by inflammation of the digestive tract, leading to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and malnutrition.

Terminal Ileum

The final and longest segment of the small intestine, which plays a crucial role in the absorption of vitamin B12 and the reabsorption of bile acids.