C.L Test 76-100 Flashcards
What is blood pressure?
The pressure of the blood against the wall of the blood vessels
What is it affected by?
The strength of the heartbeat
What is it also affected by?
The elasticity of blood vessels
What is a nanosecond?
A branch of technology
How long is it?
It’s a very short amount of time
What is nanotechnology?
Technology devoted to producing devices on a atomic scale
How long can it be at width?
A few thousand atoms
What is neural networks?
A computer system designed to mimic the human brain
What could it also mimic?
Other biological system
What is acupuncture?
A technique to relieve pain
Where did it originate?
China
What is aids?
A fatal disease
What does the acronym stand for?
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
What is alcoholism?
A disease with the excessive consumption of alcohol
Can it be fatal?
Yes
Can it be treated?
Yes
Has there been public debate of storing waste?
Yes
What kind of waste?
Nuclear
How do they get rid of it?
They put the waste in metal, concrete, and ceramic containers and bury them deep underground
What is software?
The programs and instructions that run computers