Which of the Following Is a Mechanistic Explanation of a Physiological

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a mechanistic explanation of a physiological phenomenon?

• A)You breathe to obtain oxygen.
• B)You sweat to cool off.
• C)Your stomach secretes digestive juices when stimulated by the nervous system.
• D)Your heart beats to pump blood.
• E)Your kidneys produce urine so that cellular wastes do not poison your body.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in which the strength of a behavior is modified by its consequences, such as rewards or punishments.

Angina Pectoris

A condition marked by severe pain in the chest, often spreading to the shoulders, arms, and neck, caused by an inadequate blood supply to the heart.

Angina Ludovici

A serious cellulitis of the submandibular space, often caused by bacterial infection, leading to swelling and potential airway obstruction.

Angina Bullosa

A rare and benign condition characterized by the sudden appearance of large, painless, blood-filled blisters in the oral mucosa.