Selecting the Exception Four of the Five Answers Listed Below

question 22

Multiple Choice

Selecting the Exception Four of the five answers listed below are life processes that are characteristic of a normal life. Select the exception.

• A) reproduction
• B) energy usage
• C) mutation
• D) respiration
• E) homeostasis

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Definitions:

Retina

The light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that contains cells which convert light into electrical signals for the brain to interpret.

Gate Theory

A theory suggesting that the spinal cord contains a neurological "gate" that either blocks pain signals or allows them to continue on to the brain.

Signal-Detection Theory

A framework describing how individuals discern between information-bearing patterns and random patterns that distract from the information, especially in the context of decision-making under uncertainty.

Volley Principle

A theory explaining how auditory nerve fibers collectively transmit sound wave frequencies by firing in rapid succession.