As a Cook Chops Red Onions He Begins to Tear

question 37

Multiple Choice

As a cook chops red onions he begins to tear up due to activation of the lacrimal gland. Which of the following nerves provided the stimulus?

• A) the vagus nerve (X)
• B) the facial nerve (VII)
• C) the optic nerve (II)
• D) the olfactory nerve (I)

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Definitions:

Preferential Treatment

The act of giving favorable treatment or advantages to a person or group over others, often based on personal biases or for strategic reasons.

Symbolic Ethnicity

A nostalgic allegiance to the culture of the immigrant generation, or that of the old country, that is not usually incorporated in everyday behavior.

Situational Ethnicity

The concept that one's ethnic identity can be fluid and change in different social contexts.

Difference

A distinct separation or variation between two or more things, often highlighting unique characteristics or qualities.