Attributes That Improve an Individual's Prospects for Survival Are Called

question 22

Multiple Choice

Attributes that improve an individual's prospects for survival are called:

• A)instincts.
• B)mutations.
• C)adaptations.
• D)social tendencies.

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Definitions:

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates water balance by reducing urine production.

Vasopressin

A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and stored in the pituitary gland, regulating water retention in the body.

Adrenocorticotropin Hormone

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol and other hormones.

Sulfonylurea

A class of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin production in the pancreas.