Putting Your Own Life in Danger for Someone Else Does

question 60

Multiple Choice

Putting your own life in danger for someone else does not make sense in traditional genetic theory. But if we consider the concept of ______ the larger gene pool benefits from your act of altruism

• A)social Darwinism
• B)cooperation
• C)reciprocal altruism
• D)selection pressure
• E)kin selection

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Definitions:

Cancer Cells

Abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably and can invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and breathing.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates what is often termed the fight or flight response.

Immune System

is the body's defense mechanism against infections, diseases, and other potentially harmful foreign bodies.