AErnie, an Experienced Batter, Steps Up to the Plate, Looks

question 51

Essay

A.Ernie, an experienced batter, steps up to the plate, looks off into the distance, and plans where to hit the baseball.He then swings the bat, connects with the ball, sends it into the air, and follows through the swing with his arms, hips, and knees, and shifts his weight from one leg to the other.He watches the ball fly away, and takes off for first base.Explain what areas of the central nervous system are working during each phase of the action outlined, and which step is controlled by each part.
B.Continue to integrate this with information from other topics as the action continues: Ernie hears the umpire yell "Infield fly! Batter's out!" He remembers the rules of the game, slows his pace, and leaves the baseline before arriving at first base.

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The alteration of the genetic makeup of an organism using biotechnology to include traits that are not naturally found in the organism.

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Mutation

A change in the DNA sequence within a gene or chromosome of an organism that results in the creation of a new character or trait not found in the parental type.

Natural Selection

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