When a Person Thinks of a Concept Such as "Bird

question 12

Multiple Choice

When a person thinks of a concept such as "bird," the person usually ________.

• A) constructs a mental list of key attributes of a bird
• B) has to identify the particular type of bird before a concept of a bird can be generated
• C) thinks of a prototype of a bird
• D) eliminates all of the attributes of being a nonbird

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Definitions:

Alveolus

A small air sac within the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place during respiration.

Pulmonary Capillary

A small, thin-walled blood vessel located in the lungs where gas exchange between the blood and alveoli occurs.

Oxygen Diffusion

The movement of oxygen molecules from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration, essential for respiratory processes in cells.

Bicarbonate Ions

Anions resulting from the dissociation of carbonic acid, playing a significant role in maintaining the body's pH balance.