The Digestive Tract, Reproductive Tract, and Respiratory Tract All Have

question 19

Multiple Choice

The digestive tract, reproductive tract, and respiratory tract all have a similar strategy for keeping pathogens out of the body. What is that strategy?

• A) They all expel contaminated material.
• B) They all are somewhat acidic.
• C) They all have antimicrobial materials in them.
• D) They all have mucous membranes which trap pathogens.
• E) They are all mostly closed to the environment.

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Definitions:

Implicit Memory

The system for long-term storage of unconscious memories that cannot be verbally described.

Levels of Processing Model

A theory suggesting that the depth (shallow to deep) of mental processing affects memory recall, with deeper processing leading to better recall.

Elaborative Rehearsal

A memory technique that involves thinking about the meaning of the term to be remembered, as opposed to merely repeating the word to oneself.

Maintenance Rehearsal

A process of repetitively verbalizing or thinking about information to be remembered, thereby keeping it in working memory longer.