An Animal That Consumes a Varied Diet Because a Single

question 42

Multiple Choice

An animal that consumes a varied diet because a single food does not contain all necessary nutrients is an example of

• A) optimal diet composition.
• B) diet mixing.
• C) risk-sensitive foraging.
• D) central-place foraging.

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Definitions:

ADH Production

The synthesis and release of antidiuretic hormone, also known as vasopressin, primarily by the posterior pituitary gland, which helps regulate water balance in the body.

Hyperventilation

Rapid or deep breathing that leads to a decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood, potentially causing dizziness or tingling.

Body pH

Body pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the body’s fluids, with a normal range typically around 7.35 to 7.45, indicating slight alkalinity.

Blood Plasma pH

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the blood plasma, which is crucial for maintaining homeostasis and proper physiological function.