In the Experiments Described in the Chapter,which Animals Were Most

question 64

Multiple Choice

In the experiments described in the chapter,which animals were most likely to eat the hot peppers?

• A)cactus mice
• B)pack rats
• C)thrashers
• D)cactus mice and pack rats
• E)Thrashers,cactus mice,and pack rats all ate the peppers equally.

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Definitions:

Sensory Control Center

The part of the brain responsible for processing and integrating information from the five senses to direct an appropriate response, often associated with the thalamus.

Medulla

The inner region of an organ or tissue, or more specifically, the lower part of the brainstem which controls vital functions such as heart rate and breathing.

Cerebellum

A major structure of the hindbrain that is responsible for fine motor control, balance, coordination, and motor learning.

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a relay station, directing sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, except for the sense of smell.