Chapter 6, Problem 20RQ

In each of the following situations, identify the components of the reflex.

1. a. You are sitting quietly at your desk, studying, when you become aware of the bitterly cold winds blowing outside at 30 mph, and you begin to feel a little chilly. You start to turn up the thermostat, remember last month’s heating bill, and reach for an afghan to pull around you instead. Pretty soon you are toasty warm again.
2. b. While you are strolling through the shopping district, the aroma of cinnamon sticky buns reaches you. You inhale appreciatively but remind yourself that you’re not hungry because you had lunch just an hour ago. You go about your business, but 20 minutes later you’re back at the bakery, sticky bun in hand, ravenously devouring its sweetness, saliva moistening your mouth.