A Physiological Reaction to Threat That Mobilizes an Organism Refers

question 19

Multiple Choice

A physiological reaction to threat that mobilizes an organism refers to

• A) the general adaptation syndrome.
• B) depends on the specific stimulus.
• C) the autonomic nervous system's muscles.
• D) the fight-or-flight response.

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Definitions:

Habitat Isolation

A form of reproductive isolation where different species live in different habitats and do not meet, thus preventing mating.

Mechanical Isolation

A form of reproductive isolation where physical differences in the reproductive organs of different species prevent interbreeding.

Hybrid Sterility

A condition in hybrid animals or plants where they are unable to produce offspring due to genetic and chromosomal differences between the parents.

Hybrid Inviability

Hybrid inviability is a postzygotic barrier where hybrid offspring fail to survive to maturity, reducing the chances of genes being exchanged between different species.