What Was the Most Significant Result of Ferdinand Magellan's Explorations

question 52

Multiple Choice

What was the most significant result of Ferdinand Magellan's explorations?

• A) He was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean.
• B) He died in the Caribbean islands.
• C) He led the conquering of the Aztecs.
• D) His voyages showed that the circumference of the earth was longer than what Columbus had estimated.
• E) He and his men were the first Europeans to encounter bison.

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Definitions:

Bundle of His

A collection of heart muscle cells specialized for electrical conduction that transmits the electrical impulses from the atrioventricular node to the ventricles of the heart.

Electrocardiogram

A test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to detect heart problems and monitor heart health.

Electrical Activity

Electrical activity refers to the movement of electrically charged particles, such as electrons, which is a fundamental process within various systems including the human body's nervous and cardiac systems.

Leads

In medical context, wires or electrodes used in various diagnostic machines to detect and record electrical activity, such as in an electrocardiogram (EKG).