Which of the Following Would Be Considered a Reflex

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered a reflex?

• A) A child avoids a dog that has bitten him.
• B) A student studies for long hours to earn a high grade in a course.
• C) A dog pricks up its ears at the sound of a car.
• D) A cat steps on a treadle to open a gate.

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Definitions:

Mucous Membranes

These are the moist linings of the body's cavities that are open to the external environment, such as those in the mouth, nose, throat, and genital area, responsible for producing mucus.

Graafian Follicle

A mature ovarian follicle that releases an egg during ovulation, named after the Dutch anatomist Regnier de Graaf.

Oocyte

A female germ cell involved in reproduction, also known as an egg cell, which can potentially develop into an embryo when fertilized.

Endometrium

A mucous membrane that coats the inside of the uterus, increasing in thickness during the menstrual cycle, readying itself for the potential embedding of an embryo.