What Are Adaptations

question 17

Multiple Choice

What are adaptations?

• A)inherited characteristics of organisms that enhance their survival and reproduction in specific environments
• B)acquired characteristics of organisms that enhance their survival and reproduction in specific environments
• C)processes that allow individuals with certain inherited traits to survive and reproduce
• D)patterns seen in fossils documenting the origins of other new groups of organisms

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that control body temperature, hunger, moods, and the release of hormones from other glands.

Dissociative Disorders

Mental disorders that involve experiencing a disconnection and lack of continuity between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions, and identity.

Disturbance

A break or interruption in the normal course or state of something, often causing a problem or disruption.

Memory

The process by which information is encoded, stored, and retrieved, enabling past experiences to influence future behavior.