The Specific Body Weight Maintained Automatically by Most Adults Over

question 2

Multiple Choice

The specific body weight maintained automatically by most adults over long periods of time is known as the

• A) set point.
• B) incentive level.
• C) hypothalamic plateau.
• D) basal metabolic rate.

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Definitions:

Temporal Isolation

A prezygotic reproductive isolating mechanism in which genetic exchange is prevented between similar species because they reproduce at different times of the day, season, or year.

Genetic Exchange

The process by which genetic information is transferred between organisms, leading to variation in genetic makeup.

Diurnal Isolation

Diurnal isolation is a form of reproductive isolation where species may share the same habitat but are active at different times of the day, thus preventing mating.

Sexual Isolation

A form of reproductive isolation where different species are unable to mate or produce fertile offspring due to behavioral or physical differences.