Hindus Venerate the Cow (Even When They Create Serious Traffic

question 26

Multiple Choice

Hindus venerate the cow (even when they create serious traffic hazards) in order to fully embrace the idea of ahimsa,the practice of nonviolence toward all living things.For a Hindu,then,the cow is much more than an animal with four legs,it is a vital

• A) symbol that allows them to avoid eating beef.
• B) symbol that makes their religious world real.
• C) symbol that anthropologists have created to understand Hinduism.
• D) symbol that represents God in their pantheon.

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Definitions:

Inferior Colliculi

A part of the midbrain involved in auditory processing and plays a critical role in sound localization.

Auditory Pathways

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CNS

The CNS, or Central Nervous System, consists of the brain and spinal cord, serving as the main processing center for the entire nervous system.

REM Sleep

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