Rats and Other Species Seem to Be Predisposed to Associate

question 230

Multiple Choice

Rats and other species seem to be predisposed to associate tastes with __________ and to associate lights and sounds with __________.

• A) illness...skin pain
• B) skin pain...illness
• C) colors...textures
• D) textures...colors

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Definitions:

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina that are sensitive to low light levels and provide black-and-white vision.

Optic Nerve

The nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

Fovea

A small depression in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest, due to the high density of cones, responsible for sharp central vision.

Color Vision

The ability of the visual system to distinguish different wavelengths of light, allowing for the perception of various colors.