Cameron Touches a Hot Iron and Immediately Pulls His Hand

question 241

Multiple Choice

Cameron touches a hot iron and immediately pulls his hand away. His quick response occurs because__________

• A) the pain message goes up the spinal column to the central area of the spinal cord instead of going all the way to the brain.
• B) the brain has registered that pain is occurring and responds quickly.
• C) his glands have secreted chemical messengers called hormones.
• D) neurons in the spinal cord touch end to end to increase response speed.

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Definitions:

Symptoms

Physical or psychological signs indicating the presence of a condition or disease.

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The identification of the nature and cause of a disease, condition, or problem, often through analysis of symptoms and tests.

Prognosis

An informed prediction of the likely course and outcome of a disease or condition based on scientific knowledge and patient-specific factors.

Identification

The psychological process wherein an individual assimilates an aspect, property, or attribute of the other.