Evolved Mechanisms of Parental Care Should Be Sensitive to All

question 41

Multiple Choice

Evolved mechanisms of parental care should be sensitive to all of the following EXCEPT __________.

• A) alternative uses of the resources available to invest in offspring
• B) ability of the offspring to convert parental care into fitness
• C) likelihood that offspring are full siblings
• D)gGenetic relatedness of parent to offspring

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Definitions:

Edema

Edema is a medical condition characterized by an excess accumulation of fluid in the body's tissues, causing swelling.

Epithelial Tissue

A kind of tissue that covers the external surfaces of organs and the lining of blood vessels, in addition to the internal surfaces of cavities found within numerous internal organs.

Tissue Repair

The biological process by which cells regenerate to mend damaged or lost tissue, restoring its function.

Granulation Tissue

New vascular tissue formed on the surface of a wound during the healing process, characterized by small, red, granular bumps.