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Match the evolutionary concepts correctly with the correct description or example. Some choices may be used more than once.
-A small population of humans colonize a deserted island and most of them have attached earlobes. One hundred years later, the colony consists of 550 people, all of whom have attached earlobes.
A)reproductive isolation
B)sexual selection
C)directional selection
D)disruptive selection
E)genetic drift
F)founder effect
G)gene flow
H)stabilizing selection
Appendicitis
An inflammation of the appendix, a small tube attached to the large intestine, often requiring surgical removal to prevent rupture and infection.
Stress
Physiological or psychological tension that threatens homeostasis or a person's psychological equilibrium.
Caffeine
A central nervous system stimulant commonly found in coffee, tea, and certain soft drinks, known for its ability to temporarily ward off drowsiness and restore alertness.
Menopause
Physiological cessation of ovulation and menstruation that typically occurs during middle adulthood in women.
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