Which of the Following Is an Example of an Innate

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an innate behavior?

• A) an association between color and distasteful prey
• B) a spider spinning its web in order to catch its prey
• C) a chick learning the song of its parents
• D) a digger wasp using spatial clues to remember the location of its nest

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Definitions:

Physiological Variable

A factor that can change and affect the functions of the body or its systems.

Negentropy

A measure of system complexity, order, or predictability; often considered the opposite of entropy.

Entropy

A measure of disorder or randomness in a system, often associated with the second law of thermodynamics, indicating the degree of dispersion of energy.

Hypertrophy

The enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increase in size of its cells, often related to physical exercise.