Goosebumps: Help! I Have Strange Powers

What is the physiological reason for goosebumps in humans?

• To regulate body temperature

• To make the skin more sensitive

• To reduce friction

• To trap air and retain heat

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for the reflex action that causes goosebumps?

• Central nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system

• Autonomic nervous system

• Somatic nervous system

Goosebumps are a vestigial reflex inherited from our ancestors. What does 'vestigial' mean in this context?

• A trait that has evolved recently

• A trait that has no function

• A trait that has lost its original function

• A trait that is fully functional

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Which hormone is primarily responsible for the 'fight or flight' response that can cause goosebumps?

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

• Cortisol

• Melatonin

In which layer of the skin do goosebumps occur?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutaneous layer

What is the scientific term for goosebumps?

• Piloerection

• Vasoconstriction

• Thermoregulation

• Homeostasis

Which of the following animals also experience a similar reaction to goosebumps in humans?

• Fish

• Birds

• Reptiles

• Mammals

What is the primary evolutionary advantage of goosebumps in animals?

• To attract mates

• To appear larger to predators

• To improve hearing

• To enhance smell

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Which of the following is NOT a trigger for goosebumps?

• Cold temperatures

• Strong emotions

• Physical exercise

• Fear

How do goosebumps help in thermoregulation?

• By increasing blood flow to the skin

• By reducing heat loss through the skin

• By increasing sweat production

• By decreasing metabolic rate