Why Is It Important to Reverse the Decline of Endangered

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to reverse the decline of endangered species such as the Tasmanian devil?

• A)They provide ecosystem services that benefit humans and the ecological community.
• B)They may evolve to compete with humans for resources.
• C)They do not have economic value, but do have cultural value.

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Definitions:

Alertness

The state of being vigilant and awake, capable of quickly responding to stimuli or challenges in the environment.

Medulla

The innermost part of an organ or structure, notably the medulla oblongata in the brain responsible for regulating vital body functions, such as breathing and heart rate.

Reflexes

Involuntary and immediate responses to specific stimuli that occur without conscious thought, as part of the body's survival mechanisms.

Neurons

The basic working units of the brain, specialized cells that transmit nerve impulses.