According to the Text, Why Do Traditional Cultures Have Many

question 103

Multiple Choice

According to the text, why do traditional cultures have many beliefs that the childbirth puts women in a state of being spiritually unclean?

• A) They believe that pregnant women are possessed.
• B) They believe that the foetus is evil.
• C) Birth requires spiritual intervention.
• D) Birth is often dangerous.

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Definitions:

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a crucial role in controlling arousal and wakefulness.

Motor Cortex

An area within the cerebral cortex that plays a crucial role in devising, regulating, and carrying out intentional movements.

Somatosensory Cortex

A part of the brain that processes sensory information from the body, including touch, temperature, and pain sensations.

Parietal Lobes

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in processing sensory information regarding the location of parts of the body as well as interpreting visual information.