If a Biological Father Has Little to Do with His

question 41

Multiple Choice

If a biological father has little to do with his biological offspring, and instead spends most of his time with his sister's children who call him by a term meaning "father" rather than "uncle," the descent system of these people is most likely:

• A) patrilineal.
• B) matrilineal.
• C) bilateral.
• D) Any or all of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Graded Potential

A local change in electrical potential that varies in magnitude depending on the strength of the applied stimulus

Plasma Membrane

Acting as a regulatory boundary, the plasma membrane delineates the cell's internal environment from the external world, overseeing the transport of substances into and out of the cell.

Interneurons

Neurons that transmit signals between sensory and motor neurons, playing critical roles in reflexes and neuronal circuits.

Central Nervous System

Part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and coordinating activity throughout the body.