An Individual Touches a Sharp Object and Cries Out in Pain

question 27

Multiple Choice

An individual touches a sharp object and cries out in pain, but is unable to pull her hand away from the object. In this situation, the _________ neurons are the most likely reason she cannot respond.

• A) sensory neurons
• B) sympathetic neurons
• C) parasympathetic neurons
• D) somatic neurons

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Definitions:

Nonexcludable

A characteristic of a good or service that prevents the owner from effectively excluding others from using it, often associated with public goods.

Nonrival-in-consumption

A property of certain goods where one individual's consumption does not diminish the ability of others to consume the same good.

Public Good

An item or service made available to all societal members at no cost, regardless of profit, by either governmental bodies or private individuals or groups.

Common Good

A concept referring to either policies or infrastructure that benefit all members of a community or society.