A Scientist Builds a "Pressure Thermometer" by Sealing Air in a Tank.If

question 42

Multiple Choice

A scientist builds a "pressure thermometer" by sealing air in a tank.If the pressure inside the tank is 946 mm Hg when it is placed in a boiling water bath at 99 °C,and 749 mm Hg when left on the laboratory bench,what is the temperature in the lab?

• A)295 °C
• B)197 °C
• C)125 °C
• D)78 °C
• E)22 °C

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Spinal Cord

A long, thin bundle of nervous tissue that extends from the brain down the vertebral column, transmitting nerve impulses to and from the brain.

Schwann Cells

Glial cells of the peripheral nervous system that wrap around axons, providing electrical insulation (myelination) and support for nerve regeneration.

Myelin Sheath

The fatty layer that surrounds and insulates nerve fibers, speeding up the transmission of nerve impulses.

Neurilemma

The outermost layer of a myelinated nerve fiber, which plays a crucial role in nerve regeneration and conduction.