Professor Pholman Is Lecturing About the Reflex Arc

question 88

Multiple Choice

 Professor Pholman is lecturing about the reflex arc. He tells his students that _____ in the ______ help coordinate contraction of certain muscles and relaxation of others.

• A) motor neurons; spinal cord
• B) interneurons; spinal cord
• C) motor neurons; peripheral nervous system
• D) sensory neurons; peripheral nervous system

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Definitions:

Microsystem

The immediate environments in which an individual interacts directly, such as family, school, and peer group, part of Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory.

Mesosystem

A concept in ecological systems theory referring to the interconnections between the microsystems or immediate environments in a person's life.

Social Policy

Guidelines and interventions designed to address public issues and promote social welfare.

Applied Research

A form of systematic inquiry involving the practical application of science to address real-world problems.