Prior to Conditioning, a Dog Does Not Salivate to the Sound

question 245

Multiple Choice

Prior to conditioning, a dog does not salivate to the sound of a ringing bell. At this point, the ringing bell is a(n) :

• A)unconditioned stimulus.
• B)unconditioned response.
• C)neutral stimulus.
• D)conditioned response.

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Definitions:

Tight Junctions

Specialized connections between adjacent cells in animal tissues that create a barrier to prevent leakage of materials through intercellular spaces.

Denatured

The process in which proteins or nucleic acids lose their tertiary structure and function due to external stress or compounds.

Gap Junctions

Cell structures that allow for the direct communication between cells through the connecting of cytoplasmic channels, enabling the transfer of various molecules and ions.

Channel Proteins

Proteins that form pores in a cell membrane, allowing specific ions or molecules to pass through.