What Function Does a Buffer Perform

question 24

Multiple Choice

What function does a buffer perform?

• A)Helps emulsify fats
• B)Helps maintain a constant pH
• C)Facilitates chemical reactions
• D)Helps protect against plaque buildup

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with the unconditioned stimulus, triggers a conditioned response.

Reflexive Response

An automatic reaction to a stimulus, not under conscious control, often protecting the body from harm or promoting its physiological well-being.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention, until it is paired with an unconditioned stimulus.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process in which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with an inherently meaningful event or stimulus, eliciting a conditioned response.