1. what is sternutation a. the voluntary process of expelling dirt and dust from inside our nose b. the involuntary process of removing an irritation inside the nose c. a persons natural reaction to bright light d. an explosion of allergens
2.sneezing happens ___________ a. to release energy b. to expel an irritant c. to remove nose hair d. in response to a cough
3. which of the following is not an example of an allergic reaction
a. sneezing in a dusty room b. pepper induced sternutation c. photic reflex from sun exposure d. sneezing when exposed to pollen
4. which of the following does not help to create a sneeze a. abdominal muscles b. chest muscles c. nasal passages d. voice box
5. why must we cover our nose when we sneeze a. to prevent the further in take of pepper powder b. to prevent the allergens from multiplying c. to prevent our irritants from spreading d. to prevent our selves from sneezing
6. based on the selection what does our brain exercise through sleeping?
a. the connections and pathways b. the left and right hemispheres c. the content and concepts d. the gray matter
7. which of the statements does not show how dreams fix our problems
a. as we dream we constantly think about what we have learned or experienced b. our dreams help us focus on things we are unable to notice during the day c. our brain comes up with solutions in our sleep d. our brain sorts and files information
8. how does a brain through dreams peform the function of an office clerk?
a. it sorts information we need from what we dont need b. it files what we know into fixed categories c. it clears the board to store new information d. it functions alone