The Third Leading Cause of Death After Heart Disease and Cancer

question 22

Multiple Choice

The third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer is

• A) ​illicit drug use
• B) ​head injuries
• C) ​asthma
• D) ​alcohol misuse

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Definitions:

Specific Nerve Energies

The theory that different sensory nerves convey specific sensations to the brain.

Sensory Receptor

A specialized neuron that detects a specific type of stimulus and converts it into an electrical signal in the nervous system.

Signal Detection Theory

A means to quantify the ability to discern between information-bearing patterns and random patterns that distract from the information.

Stimulus

Any object or event that elicits a sensory or behavioral response in an organism.