Which Statement Describes Why You Respond to Your Alarm Clock

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes why you respond to your alarm clock in the morning by turning it off?

• A) The reticular activating system sends a stimulus to the cerebral cortex.
• B) The number of alpha rhythm patterns increases.
• C) The number of theta rhythm patterns increases.
• D) The cortex of the cerebellum is stimulated.
• E) The limbic system is stimulated.

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Definitions:

Pelvic Nerves

Nerves located in the pelvis that innervate the lower abdomen, genitals, and parts of the lower back and legs.

Urinary Bladder

A hollow muscular organ in humans and some other animals that collects and stores urine from the kidneys before disposal by urination.

Parasympathetic Axons

Nerve fibers that are part of the parasympathetic nervous system, responsible for transmitting impulses to organs and glands to support rest and digest functions.

Facial Nerve

The facial nerve, also known as cranial nerve VII, is responsible for controlling the muscles of facial expression, taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, and other functions.