NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

BRAIN

SPINAL CORD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a stimulus?
A
something you are born with
B
something that causes a response/reaction
C
basic unit of life
D
traits that you receive
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stimuli are changes in the environment to which living organisms respond. External stimuli such as heat, light, touch, sound, smell, taste, water, and chemicals cause living organisms to respond. For example, if a man unintentionally touches a really hot object, he swiftly draws his hand away from it.

Detailed explanation-2: -Response: how the organism reacts to a stimulus and results in a change in behavior. (It is a fancy way of saying “effect”.) Example: Getting a drink when you are thirsty.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct option is A Stimulus. Something that causes a response is known as stimulus.

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