Which Behavior Is the Best Example of a "Reflex Action

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which behavior is the best example of a "reflex action" as described by René Descartes?

• A) Sydney is given a set of crayons, and she immediately chooses the green crayon to complete her drawing.
• B) Travis descends stairs, trips and almost falls, and then notices that his heart is pounding and his breathing rate has increased.
• C) A dog sees a rabbit run under a fence and then rapidly tries to squeeze under the fence.
• D) A squirrel walks across the top of a fence, jumps to and crosses a telephone wire, leaps to the top of a bird feeder, and then opens the latched door to gain access to the bird seed.

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Definitions:

Bone Fragments

Small pieces of bone, often the result of fractures, that are separated from the main bone.

Embolus

A circulating mass in a blood vessel; foreign material that obstructs a blood vessel.

Foreign Material

Substances or objects not naturally present or expected to be in a particular location, which can cause harm or infection if introduced into the body.

Blood Vessels

Tubular structures carrying blood throughout the body, including arteries, veins, and capillaries.