A Good Scientist Balances Their Skepticism with a Healthy Dose

question 13

Multiple Choice

A good scientist balances their skepticism with a healthy dose of:

• A) creativity.
• B) open-mindedness.
• C) objectivity.
• D) empiricism.

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Definitions:

Vitamin D

A fat-soluble vitamin essential for maintaining normal calcium metabolism, bone health, and immune function.

Calcium

A chemical element vital for bodily functions, including bone formation, muscle contraction, and blood clotting.

Epiphyseal Plate

A layer of cartilage located at the end of long bones that is responsible for the longitudinal growth of bones during childhood and adolescence.

Bone Growth

Bone growth refers to the process by which bones increase in size, including lengthening during childhood and adolescence and changing in density and strength throughout life.