Which statement describes a response to external stimuli?

Responses

a rabbit runs away from a fox that is chasing it

a rabbit runs away from a fox that is chasing it

a woman drinks water when she is thirsty

a woman drinks water when she is thirsty

a person yawns when oxygen levels in the blood are low

a person yawns when oxygen levels in the blood are low

a boy eats food when he is hungry

a boy eats food when he is hungry

1 answer

All of the statements describe responses to external stimuli. However, they can be distinguished based on the nature of the stimuli:

  1. A rabbit runs away from a fox that is chasing it. - This is a response to the threat posed by the fox (predatory stimulus).

  2. A woman drinks water when she is thirsty. - This is a response to an internal stimulus (the body's need for hydration).

  3. A person yawns when oxygen levels in the blood are low. - This is also a response to an internal stimulus indicating a physiological need for oxygen.

  4. A boy eats food when he is hungry. - This is another response to an internal stimulus (the body's need for nourishment).

If you're looking for a pure response to external stimuli, the first statement about the rabbit running from the fox is the clearest example as it involves a direct reaction to an external threat. However, the other statements involve responses to internal stimuli that are also important and valid responses to bodily needs.