Exponential Growth Occurs When

question 86

Multiple Choice

Exponential growth occurs when

• A) environmental resistance declines each year.
• B) the number of births each year is constant and the birth rate is higher than the death rate.
• C) the population grows by a fixed percentage of its size each year.
• D) the rate of emigration is higher than the rate of immigration.
• E) the biotic potential decreases each year.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digest functions, reducing heart rate and increasing digestive activities.

Homeostasis

The process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment.

Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

The segment of the nervous system responsible for regulating automatic body functions such as heartbeat, digestive processes, and breathing rate.

Muscle Tone

Relatively constant tension produced by a muscle for long periods as a result of asynchronous contraction of motor units.