Which of the Following Is an Example of a Ballistic

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a ballistic movement?

• A) threading a needle
• B) singing a song
• C) picking up a newspaper
• D) a reflexive knee jerk

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Definitions:

System Readjusts

The process by which a system modifies itself or its components to adapt to changes in its environment or operations.

Vestibular Sacs

Part of the inner ear involved in balance and spatial orientation, containing fluid that moves in response to changes in head positions.

Gravity and Movement

The influence of gravitational force on the mechanical actions and behaviors of bodies, relevant in physics and human physiology.

Figure-Ground

A principle in perception that involves distinguishing a visual stimulus (the figure) from its surrounding background (the ground).