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QUESTION 8

1. Dr. Murray wants to publish her research results in a scientific journal. During the process, respected colleagues will evaluate the article to make sure the research was conducted rigorously and that the conclusions are justified. What is this process called?

   	a.	Peer-review
   	b.	Double-blinding
   	c.	Validating
   	d.	Single-blinding

QUESTION 17

1. The peripheral nervous system consists of the ___________ and __________ nervous systems.

   	a.	Autonomic; somatic
   	b.	Autonomic; sympathetic
   	c.	Parasympathetic; somatic
   	d.	Parasympathetic; sympathetic

QUESTION 18

1. Shaggy and Scooby are running from someone dressed as a ghost in a haunted mansion. Their hearts are racing, their breathing is fast, and their digestive systems are inhibited. These physiological changes are due to increased activity of which part of the nervous system?

   	a.	Central nervous system
   	b.	Somatic nervous system
   	c.	Sympathetic nervous system
   	d.	Parasympathetic nervous system

Answer 1

ANS.

6. (a )Peer Review is done where persons, who have knowledge and are experts in the concerned field, check the content rigorously to find out errors or malpractices such as plagiarism,etc. It's necessary so that the published work is fully authentic thus the journal maintain its trust among the masses.

17. (a) Somatic and Autonomic nervous systems make up the peripheral nerves system. Both help the Peripheral   Nervous System(PNS) to help CNS(Central Nervous System) communicate with other body parts, sending proper signals to them for healthy functioning of the body.

18. (c) Sympathetic nervous system is activated in Shaggy and Scooby due to fight and flight situation presented to them in form of a ghost whom they fear. It's a part of Autonomic nervous system, along with parasympathetic and enteric nervous system, which control smooth muscles of the internal organs and glands.

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