Marvin,who Lives in San Francisco,has Been Asked to Host a Teenage

question 106

Multiple Choice

Marvin,who lives in San Francisco,has been asked to host a teenage alien,Regor,as part of an intergalactic exchange program.Marvin is sure that Regor would love to experience the adventure of sailing,but decides he should introduce the concept of a "sailboat" first.Marvin shares as many details as he can remember about the small sailboat he had as a child.This is called a(n) ____.

• A)prototype
• B)model
• C)paradigm
• D)exemplar

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Definitions:

Homeostatic Mechanisms

Biological processes that maintain a stable internal environment in the body despite changes in external conditions.

Stimulus Qualities

The characteristics or properties of a stimulus that contribute to its ability to elicit a response.

Cerebellum

A portion of the brain located at the rear of the skull, responsible for coordinating and regulating voluntary movement, balance, and posture.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, serving as the building blocks of life and playing various roles in metabolism.