Darwin's Ideas on Evolution Were Advanced for His Time

question 48

Multiple Choice

Darwin's ideas on evolution were advanced for his time.His approach to science and natural selection were supported by what main tenet?

• A)Various organisms and their structures resulted from a spontaneous action.
• B)Species were unchangeable over the course of time.
• C)The world is fixed and constant.
• D)Operation of natural laws produces constant change and improvement.

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Definitions:

Limbic System

An intricate network of neural pathways and connections in the brain, responsible for innate behaviors and emotions, governing fundamental feelings and motivations.

Neural Clusters

Groups of neurons in the brain that work together to process specific types of information or perform certain tasks.

Sense of Taste

One of the five traditional senses, enabling the perception of flavor in substances, primarily through the taste buds on the tongue.

Brainstem

The central trunk of the mammalian brain, connecting the brain to the spinal cord and controlling vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.