Two-Year-Old Rick Was Playing with a Balloon When It Burst

question 140

Multiple Choice

Two-year-old Rick was playing with a balloon when it burst and made an extremely loud noise, causing him to cry. Now, whenever Rick sees a balloon, he becomes frightened. In this situation, the loud noise is the

• A) unconditioned response.
• B) conditioned stimulus.
• C) conditioned response.
• D) unconditioned stimulus.

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Definitions:

Alveolar Sac

A tiny sac located at the very end of the respiratory tree in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

Bronchiole

Small airways in the lungs that branch from the bronchi and lead to the alveolar sacs, facilitating the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Respiratory System

The bodily system consisting of organs and structures used for breathing, including the lungs, bronchi, trachea, and diaphragm.

Left Lung

The lung located on the left side of the thorax, slightly smaller than the right lung to accommodate the heart.