What Principle Is Demonstrated by the Findings That Mechanical Stimulation

question 34

Multiple Choice

What principle is demonstrated by the findings that mechanical stimulation of the genitals elicits sex-related behaviors in animals whose spinal cord has been cut?

• A) Sexual reflexes cannot occur without the brain.
• B) The brain is not required for the sexual reflexes of erection and ejaculation.
• C) Sexual orientation is dependent on spinal mechanisms.
• D) Pathways from the hypothalamus to the spinal cord are key to sexual behavior.
• E) Male sexual behavior can at times appear to be brainless.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The price point at which the quantity of goods supplied equals the quantity demanded, resulting in market balance.

Equilibrium Quantity

At the equilibrium price, the volume of goods or services both offered and sought.

Quantity Supplied

The amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to offer for sale at a given price level in a given time period.

Equilibrium Price

The point at which the demand for a particular good or service matches its supply, ensuring equilibrium in the market.