Consistent with the Plumbing Analogy of the Cardiovascular System, Which

question 78

Multiple Choice

Consistent with the plumbing analogy of the cardiovascular system, which of the following best describes atherosclerosis?

• A) The tubing expands reducing pressure.
• B) The tubing develops calcium deposits from the water.
• C) The pump begins to operate sporadically.
• D) The tubing branch points dry out and become brittle.
• E) The pump begins to leak water.

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Definitions:

Hamilton's Rule

A principle in evolutionary biology stating that an individual will act to increase its own genetic success, potentially aiding related individuals at a cost to itself if the genetic benefits exceed the costs.

Intersexual Selection

A mode of natural selection where members of one biological sex choose mates of the other sex to mate with, often based on certain desirable characteristics.

Polyandry

A mating system in which a female mates with several males during a breeding season. Compare with polygyny.

Intrasexual Selection

A type of natural selection where members of one sex compete with each other for access to members of the opposite sex for reproduction.