It Is Not Only Body Image and Perceptions That Are

question 8

Essay

It is not only body image and perceptions that are culturally constructed-it is also the actual form of the physical body. How do cultural factors influence physical embodiment? Provide at least two examples from the text.

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Definitions:

Burst

A sudden break or rupture, typically referring to pipes, balloons, or vessels under pressure.

Electrical Signals

Pulses of electric current or electromagnetic fields that are used for communication between various parts of a system, especially within biological organisms and electronic devices.

Afferent Nerves

Sensory nerves that are responsible for detecting sensory information from the environment or even from inside the body and taking it to the CNS for interpretation.

Efferent Nerves

Nerves that carry signals away from the central nervous system to the peripheral effectors like muscles and glands.