PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a stimulus?
A
a red light
B
a fire alarm
C
a change in air pressure
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Light, water and touch are all examples of stimuli.

Detailed explanation-2: -excited by three types of stimuli-mechanical, thermal, and chemical; some endings respond primarily to one type of stimulation, whereas other endings can detect all types.

Detailed explanation-3: -Types of Stimuli. There are two main types of stimulus –the external stimulus and the internal stimulus. The response to any type of stimulus is either learned or instinctual in nature.

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of stimuli and their responses: You are hungry so you eat some food. A rabbit gets scared so it runs away. You are cold so you put on a jacket.

Detailed explanation-5: -Irritants. Sights. Smells. Sounds. Temperature changes.

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