If We Visualize the Time That Has Passed Since the Origin

question 31

Multiple Choice

If we visualize the time that has passed since the origin of our solar system and Earth,or about 4.6 billion years,as a one-hour clock,then out of one hour,prokaryotes have been present on the planet for about

• A)45 minutes.
• B)15 minutes.
• C)10 minutes.
• D)30 seconds.
• E)3 seconds.

Recognize the impact of neurotransmitters and hormones on physical and psychological states.

Explain the physiological responses to stress and stimulation.

Understand the role of the central nervous system in sensory and motor function.

Describe the process and significance of reflex actions.

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Definitions:

Stress Hormones

Chemicals released in the body in response to stress, such as cortisol and adrenaline, which prepare the body for a fight or flight response.

Tsunami

A series of ocean waves with extremely long wavelengths caused by underwater disturbances such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.

Amygdala

A part of the brain that plays a crucial role in feeling emotions, specifically fear and pleasure.

Flashbulb Memories

Vivid, detailed memories of significant or emotional events, which feel as though they have been captured in a snapshot.