Mary Is Studying in the Library and She Is Very

question 64

Multiple Choice

Mary is studying in the library and she is very focused on reading over her class notes. She doesn't even notice the various conversations going on around her. As a result, she is becoming better prepared for the exam that is scheduled for tomorrow. Which of the following processes is best illustrated by this example?

• A)attention
• B)retrieval
• C)sensation
• D)perception

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Definitions:

Epiglottis

A leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located behind the tongue, at the top of the larynx, which prevents food and drink from entering the windpipe during swallowing.

Glottis

The opening between the vocal cords.

Pleura

The thin membrane that covers the lungs and lines the chest cavity, facilitating smooth respiratory movements.

Alveoli

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.