Dr Cabbot Is Recording from a Mirror Neuron in a Monkey's

question 12

Multiple Choice

Dr. Cabbot is recording from a mirror neuron in a monkey's brain. When will the neuron fire?

• A) Only when the monkey is performing a specific action, but not when it sees someone else perform the same action.
• B) Only when the monkey is watching someone else perform a specific action, but not when it performs the same action.
• C) Only when the monkey is watching itself perform an action in front of a mirror.
• D) When the monkey is performing a specific action, and also when it watches someone else perform the same action.

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Definitions:

Pollen Grain

The immature male gametophyte of seed plants (gymnosperms and angiosperms) that produces sperm capable of fertilization.

Microsporocytes

Cells in plants that undergo meiosis to produce microspores, which eventually develop into male gametophytes or pollen grains.

Strobili

Strobili are reproductive structures in plants, especially conifers and ferns, that resemble cones or simple spikes and are composed of scales or bracts.

Male and Female Reproductive Parts

These refer to the organs and structures in animals and plants responsible for reproduction, with male parts typically producing sperm and female parts producing eggs.