A Reflex

question 50

Multiple Choice

A reflex

• A) only involves the use of sensory neurons.
• B) is an automatic response to a stimulus that requires considerable thought.
• C) is an automatic response to a stimulus that doesn't require thought.
• D) is a and b only.
• E) is a and c only.

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Definitions:

Castration

The removal of the testicles in males or ovaries in females, which drastically reduces hormone production, affecting reproduction and secondary sexual characteristics.

Hans Selye

A pioneering Hungarian endocrinologist who identified the stress response as having three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Stress

The body's response to any demand or challenge, ranging from minor daily pressures to major life events, which can affect mental and physical health.

Warm Climate

A warm climate is characterized by high average temperatures and often includes tropical and subtropical zones.