Unit 2.4

Front

What is the term for the type of light that is invisible to the human eye and has a wavelength shorter than visible light?

Back

Ultraviolet light

Front

What word describes something that is soft, gentle, or easily damaged?

Back

Tender

Front

What is the term used to describe something that is soaked or drenched?

Back

Steeped

Front

Which word contains a Greek root meaning 'far or distant'?

Back

Television

Front

What is a synonym for 'vessels' as used in the context of blood traveling through the body?

Back

Tubes

Front

What is the definition of 'ultraviolet'?

Back

A type of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light, often associated with sun exposure.

Front

What does the term 'tender' imply in a physical context?

Back

It implies a quality of being soft or delicate, often referring to materials or living tissues.

Front

In what context might the word 'steeped' be used?

Back

It is often used in relation to tea or herbs, indicating that they have been soaked in water to extract flavor or properties.

Front

What is the significance of the Greek root 'tele'?

Back

It signifies distance or far-reaching, as seen in words like 'television' and 'telephone'.

Front

What are blood vessels?

Back

They are tubular structures that carry blood throughout the body, including arteries, veins, and capillaries.