In an Early Experiment by Cannon and Washburn, Washburn Swallowed

question 46

Multiple Choice

In an early experiment by Cannon and Washburn, Washburn swallowed a balloon so that

• A)the balloon could prevent hunger by filling up the stomach.
• B)the balloon could be inflated and allow the recording of stomach contractions.
• C)the balloon would stop digestion, allowing the stomach to be examined.
• D)hunger could be controlled by controlling the stomach contractions.

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Definitions:

Gyrus

A ridge on the surface of the brain, characterized by its folds; the plural form is gyri, and these structures increase the brain's surface area and cognitive ability.

Visual Reflexes

Involuntary responses to visual stimuli, such as blinking or pupil contraction.

Midbrain

A part of the brainstem involved in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation.

Pons

A part of the brain located in the brainstem, connecting the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a key role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.