Which of the Following Is Not One of the Possible

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the possible explanations for previous ice ages?

• A)changes in the large-scale oceanic circulation
• B)increases in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
• C)large land masses (continents)positioned at the poles
• D)periodic changes in Earth's eccentricity

Understand the role and mechanisms of the kidneys in acid-base balance and electrolyte regulation.

Identify the symptoms and physiological consequences of renal failure.

Recognize the roles of various hormones and enzymes in regulating blood volume, blood pressure, and renal function.

Describe the mechanisms of action and effects of antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

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Definitions:

Cognitive Explanation

An understanding or interpretation focusing on mental processes such as perception, memory, and reasoning.

UCS

An abbreviation for Unconditioned Stimulus, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior conditioning.

Instinctive Behaviour

Inborn, automatic responses to specific stimuli that are not learned but rather naturally occur in all members of a species.

Conditioning

The process of learning associations between environmental stimuli and behavioral responses, often distinguished as classical or operant conditioning.