In Regard to the Idea That Humans All Are Connected

question 5

Multiple Choice

In regard to the idea that humans all are connected, it is the case that:

• A) the rich and the poor live in totally separate worlds.
• B) what one individual does in his or her own home has no consequences beyond his or her home.
• C) an action in one part of the global system has effects elsewhere in the global system too.
• D) people living now in different nations share no common ancestor.
• E) a small change in, say, how we produce our food, has no chance to make a difference in the big scheme of things.

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Definitions:

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep.

Motility

The ability of an organism or fluid to move spontaneously and actively, consuming energy in the process.

Hormone Release

The process by which hormones are secreted from glands and then enter the bloodstream to regulate various physiological functions.

Enteric Plexus

A network of neurons located in the gastrointestinal tract walls that governs the function of the gastrointestinal system, often referred to as the "second brain."