Altruistic Behavior

question 34

Multiple Choice

Altruistic behavior

• A) is that which benefits others while causing a disadvantage to the individual.
• B) occurs only between primates that are unrelated.
• C) is not a beneficial evolutionary adaptation.
• D) is not an advantage of cooperation within a society.

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Definitions:

Secretions

Substances produced and released by cells or glands in the body, serving various functions such as digestion, lubrication, or protection against pathogens.

Elastic Connective Tissue

Elastic connective tissue is a type of connective tissue composed of elastic fibers, allowing tissues like arteries and lungs to return to their original shape after stretching.

Pseudostratified Epithelium

A type of epithelium that appears to be stratified but is actually a single layer of cells with nuclei at various levels, giving the illusion of a multi-layered structure.

Cartilage

A flexible skeletal tissue of vertebrates; a type of connective tissue.