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What is convergent evolution? Using examples from your text, explain why convergent evolution provides evidence that complex adaptations do not occur by random chance alone.
Cancer
A disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body.
General Adaptation Syndrome
A model describing the body's physiological responses to stress through stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.
Exhaustion Stage
The final stage of the stress response where the body's ability to resist stressors is depleted, leading to burnout or health issues.
Sympathetic Nervous System
Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by increasing heart rate, blood flow, and releasing energy stores.
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