Natalie Walks by a Bakery, and Her First Response to the Aroma

question 5

Multiple Choice

Natalie walks by a bakery, and her first response to the aroma coming from the store is a desire to eat something sweet and delicious. Which of the following terms refers to this instantaneous response that Natalie experienced?

• A) Exposure
• B) Comprehension
• C) Perception
• D) Sensation

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Definitions:

Somatic Nervous

A component of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out nerve signals.

Somatic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system responsible for voluntary movements of muscles and the reception of external stimuli.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate, consisting of the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.