The Text Points Out That Plums and Lawn Mowers Share

question 33

Multiple Choice

The text points out that plums and lawn mowers share many traits. This suggests that:

• A) there is a strong resemblance between plums and lawn mowers
• B) resemblance is not influenced by shared traits
• C) in judging resemblance, we must determine which traits matter and which do not
• D) distinctive traits, not shared traits, determine resemblance judgments

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Definitions:

Stretch Reflex

A muscle reflex that responds to the stretching within the muscle, automatically contracting the muscle in response to its stretching in order to protect the muscle from over-stretching.

Patellar Tendon

The tendon that connects the patella (kneecap) with the tibia (shinbone), playing a key role in knee extension.

Quadriceps Femoris

A group of four muscles located at the front of the thigh, which are crucial for walking, running, and jumping by extending the knee.

Hamstrings

A group of three muscles at the back of the thigh that are involved in bending the knee.