Who Is Credited with Discovering That There Is a Physiological

question 35

Multiple Choice

Who is credited with discovering that there is a physiological basis for the ancient theory that laughter is good medicine?

• A)Norman Cousins
• B)John Watson
• C)Erik Erikson
• D)Sigmund Freud

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli, allowing focus on changes in the environment.

Ruffini End Organs

Sensory receptors located in the skin and joints that detect stretch, pressure, and heat, contributing to the sense of body position and motion.

Mechanoreceptors

Specialized sensory receptors responsible for sensing mechanical pressure or distortion, playing a crucial role in touch and sound perception.

Lower Motor Neurons

Neurons located in the spinal cord or brainstem that innervate skeletal muscles, responsible for movement and muscle tone.