Which of the Following Best Explains How Some Animals Survive

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains how some animals survive even in times of extended food shortage?

• A)Some animals use torpor, a process of achieving minimal activity and body temperature maintenance, to minimize caloric consumption.
• B)Some animals use estivation, which is the process of overeating when food is abundant so that they go into lean month's fat.
• C)Some animals elevate their basal metabolic rates to keep them warm in colder months, thereby limiting their need for consuming food.

Understand the concepts and effects of social influence on behavior and attitudes, including the impact of violent pornography and social scripts.

Recognize the significance of physical attractiveness and the mere exposure effect in forming perceptions and relationships.

Identify the factors influencing the formation and maintenance of friendships and romantic relationships, including internet-formed bonds.

Analyze the role of media and cultural influences on attitudes toward violence, sexual behaviors, and relationship dynamics.

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Definitions:

Dead Neurons

Neurons that have ceased to function and cannot transmit signals due to damage or disease.

Dendrites

The branched extensions of a neuron that receive messages from other neurons and transmit them toward the cell body.

Transmit

The act or process of sending signals, data, or information from one place or entity to another.

Soma

The cell body of a neuron, containing the nucleus and metabolic machinery necessary for cell maintenance and function.