How Are Leaf-Dropping in Trees and Colour Change in the Coat

question 48

Multiple Choice

How are leaf-dropping in trees and colour change in the coat of the Artic fox related?

• A) They are examples found in dark-dependent organisms.
• B) They are examples of adaptation to climate.
• C) They are examples found in organisms that live in the same area.
• D) They are examples of photoperiod-dependent phenomena.

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Definitions:

Deep Pressure

A tactile sensory input that involves firm, steady pressure applied to the body to help reduce stress and anxiety.

Proprioception

The awareness of the positioning and coordination of one's body parts, along with the amount of force being applied during physical activity.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or nerve endings that respond to changes in the environment by generating electrical signals.

Meissner Corpuscles

Nerve endings in the skin that are specialized to detect light touch sensitivity.