Which of the Following Examples Describes a Behavioral Pattern That

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples describes a behavioral pattern that results from a proximate cause?

• A) A cat kills a mouse to obtain nutrition.
• B) A male sheep fights with another male because it helps to improve its social position.
• C) A female bird lays its eggs because the amount of daylight is decreasing slightly each day.
• D) A goose squats and freezes motionless to escape a predator.

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Definitions:

Daily Diet

The totality of food and drink consumed by an individual on a day-to-day basis.

Gluten

A mixture of proteins, mainly gliadin and glutenin, found in wheat and related grains, which gives dough its elasticity.

Celiac Disease

An autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine, impairing nutrient absorption.

Autoimmune

Pertaining to diseases or responses where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells, tissues, or organs.