Mrs. Parks, the friendly science teacher, chose to teach her sixth-grade class a peculiar but instructive lesson in a tiny, well-lit classroom.
โClass, can anyone tell me which human body part increases to ten times its size when stimulated?โ she leaned forward while asking with a twinkle in her eye.
The young peopleโs confusion caused a quiet to fall over the gathering. This was a very unusual question for a science class, and the students exchanged perplexed looks as they debated their best course of action.

Young Mary, who was well recognised for her candour, took the initiative. She addressed the teacher while standing up and seemed determined:
โMrs. Parks, you should not be asking sixth-graders a question like that! Iโm going to tell my parents, and theyโll surely report this to the principal, who will have no choice but to fire you!โ
Mrs. Parks, maintaining her composure and with a patient smile, calmly repeated her question,ย โNow, class, can anyone tell me which body part increases to ten times its size when stimulated?โ
Little Maryโs eyes widened in disbelief at Mrs. Parksโ insistence on pursuing such an inappropriate line of questioning.
She whispered to her classmates, her tone both scandalized and concerned,ย โBoy, is she going to get in big trouble!โ
Mrs. Parks addressed the class once more, encouragingly asking,ย โAnybody?โย despite the uproar and her determination to continue the lesson.
The room remained still, with the students hesitating to venture an answer, wary of the possible repercussions of another misunderstanding. Fearful of stepping into uncharted territory, they clung to their silence.
Then Billy, a shy and diligent student who had always excelled in Mrs. Parksโ class, slowly stood up, his cheeks flushed with nervousness, and with a trembling voice, he uttered,ย โThe body part that increases ten times its size when stimulated is the pupil of the eye.โ
A collective sigh of relief washed over the classroom as the answer to the enigmatic question was finally revealed. Mrs. Parks beamed with pride and acknowledged Billyโs contribution with a warm smile.ย โVery good, Billy,โย she praised.
Mrs. Parks turned her attention to little Mary, who had been the focal point of the entire incident. With a playful glint in her eye, she continued,ย โAs for you, young lady, I have three things to say: One, you have a dirty mind. Two, you didnโt read your homework. And three, one day you are going to be very, very disappointed.โ

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