In Response to a Cold Temperature, Your Body Will Shiver

question 447

Multiple Choice

In response to a cold temperature, your body will shiver reflexively. Using Pavlov's terminology, the cold temperature would be termed a(n) :

• A) unconditioned stimulus (UCS).
• B) unconditioned response (UCR).
• C) conditioned stimulus (CS).
• D) conditioned response (CR).

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Definitions:

Merkel Cells

Specialized skin cells involved in the sense of touch, capable of detecting textures and shapes.

Root Hair Plexuses

Nerve fiber networks found in the dermal layer of the skin that allow for the sensation of touch in hair-covered skin.

Baroreceptors

Sensory nerve endings in the cardiovascular system sensitive to blood pressure changes, helping in reflex control of the blood pressure.

Proprioceptors

Sensory receptors found in muscles, tendons, and joints that provide information about body position and movement.