A Reflex Is

question 70

Multiple Choice

A reflex is:

• A) one of the newborn's first voluntary behaviors.
• B) an automatic response to specific kinds of stimuli.
• C) the tendency for newborns to ignore a repeated stimulus.
• D) a response made by newborns to a wide variety of stimuli.

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Definitions:

Mathematical Model

A representation of a system using mathematical concepts and language, used to study the behavior of complex systems.

Asexual Reproduction

The generation of offspring without the fusion of gametes, resulting in genetically identical copies of the parent.

Prostate Gland

A gland in male animals that produces an alkaline secretion that is part of the semen.

Parthenogenesis

A mode of reproduction in which offspring are produced by a female without male contribution, often involving the development of embryos from unfertilized eggs.