Which of the Following Is Not a Function of the Spinal

question 173

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a function of the spinal cord?

• A) It controls the release of neurotransmitters from the synaptic vesicles.
• B) It carries sensory information to the brain.
• C) It allows reflexive behaviour to occur.
• D) It carries information from the brain to the muscles and glands.

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Definitions:

Fear-Producing Stimulus

An object, event, or situation that triggers a fear response, activating the fight-or-flight mechanism in the body.

Loud Noise

A sound that has a high volume level, often causing discomfort or damage to hearing over prolonged exposure.

White Rat

Often used in psychological experiments, a white rat is a specially bred rat for research that is distinguished by its albino coloring.

Higher-Order Conditioning

A form of learning in which a stimulus is paired with a previously conditioned stimulus, creating the same response without direct conditioning to the original unconditioned stimulus.