A taxi driver picked up a fare in a heavy rainstorm. Which reflex was activated when both the driver and the passenger unexpectedly heard a loud clap of thunder?
A. Withdrawal reflex
B. Vestibular reflex
C. Startle reflex
D. Patellar tendon reflex
Answer: C
You might also like to view...
Which ligament is not associated with the shoulder joint?
A. annular B. coracohumeral C. glenohumeral D. transverse humeral
All of the following statements referring to the uterine cycle are true except ________
A) the corpus luteum is formed from the ruptured follicle after ovulation B) FSH and LH directly promote development of the uterine endometrium C) a decrease in the levels of ovarian hormones signals menstruation D) estrogen is secreted by the developing follicle in the follicular phase of the cycle
Which of the following statements describes the effect of hormones secreted by the thymus gland?
A. These hormones lower blood Ca2+ levels. B. These hormones stimulate growth. C. These hormones increase blood glucose levels. D. These hormones stimulate the development of the immune system. E. These hormones increase blood Ca2+ levels.
How can DEXA scans be used to diagnose endocrine disorders?
A. DEXA scans can determine inappropriate levels of chemicals in the blood. B. DEXA scans can determine changes in bone growth. C. DEXA scans can determine inappropriate levels of chemicals in the urine. D. DEXA scans can determine changes in bone density as they age.