One of Your Professors Says That Fleas Jump So High

question 32

Multiple Choice

One of your professors says that fleas jump so high because they have specially adapted leg structures and muscles.But your other professor says that fleas jump high because evolution selected for individuals with genes that helped them avoid being damaged by the scratching behavior of their host.So -- why do fleas jump high?

• A)Because they have specially adapted leg structures and muscles.
• B)Because evolution selected for individuals with genes that helped them avoid being damaged by the scratching behavior of their host.
• C)The ultimate cause is that they have specially adapted leg structures and muscles,and the proximate cause is that evolution selected for individuals with genes that helped them avoid being damaged by the scratching behavior of their host.
• D)The proximate cause is that they have specially adapted leg structures and muscles,and the ultimate cause is that evolution selected for individuals with genes that helped them avoid being damaged by the scratching behavior of their host.

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Definitions:

Inferiority

A feeling of being less than, not as important, or lacking in some way compared to others, which can impact an individual's self-esteem and overall psychological well-being.

Defence Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals, unconsciously, to protect themselves from anxiety or to provide a refuge from a situation with which they cannot currently cope.

Regression

A defense mechanism leading an individual to revert to an earlier stage of development in response to stress or conflict.

Immaturity

A lack of development, whether in biological, emotional, or psychological realms, often resulting in childlike behavior in adults.