Cause and effect

Which of the following is an example of a voluntary response to a sensory stimulus?

• a. Sneezing when exposed to allergens

• b. Coughing in response to irritants

• c. Turning your head to look at a passing car

• d. The knee-jerk reflex

Which of the following is an example of an involuntary response that helps regulate body temperature?

• a. Shivering when it's cold

• b. Turning on a fan when it's hot

• c. Jumping to avoid a loud noise

• d. Drinking a glass of water

The reflex action of pulling your hand away from a hot stove is an example of:

• a. An automatic response to a stimulus

• b. A conscious decision

• c. A slow reaction to pain

• d. An action controlled by the peripheral nervous system

What is the primary function of sense organs in the human body?

• a. To initiate voluntary actions

• b. To regulate body temperature

• c. To detect and respond to stimuli from the environment

• d. To produce hormones

Susan sees a bright flash of lightning followed by a loud clap of thunder. She instinctively covers her ears with her hands. What type of response is this?

• a. Voluntary response

• b. Involuntary response

• c. Cognitive response

• d. Sensory response

Jennifer touches a cactus spine accidentally while gardening. She quickly pulls her hand away. What type of response is her action?

• a. Cognitive response

• b. Involuntary response

• c. Voluntary response

• d. Sensory response

Tom feels hungry, so he decides to make a sandwich and eat it. What is the stimulus in this scenario?

• a. Making a sandwich

• b. Feeling hungry

• c. Eating the sandwich

• d. Preparing food

Emily is studying for her final exams, and her phone receives a notification. She chooses to ignore the notification and continue studying. What type of response is this?

• a. Involuntary response

• b. Reflex action

• c. Voluntary response

• d. Sensory response

John is feeling thirsty after playing soccer for an hour. What is the stimulus in this scenario?

• a. Playing soccer

• b. Feeling thirsty

• c. Drinking water

• d. Running on the field