Which of the Following Is Not an Example of a Survival

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of a survival reflex that is present at birth?

• A) closing both eyes when a puff of air reaches the eye
• B) arching back and extending arms when a sudden loud sound is heard
• C) turning head towards touch and opening mouth when stroked on the cheek
• D) sucking automatically when an object is placed in the mouth

Understand the mechanism of natural selection and how it acts on populations.

Identify and describe the factors influencing population distribution and dispersion patterns.

Describe and understand the logistic growth model and its assumptions.

Understand the concept of life history traits and strategies in different organisms.

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Definitions:

Epistaxis

Medical term for nosebleed, the common occurrence of bleeding from the nose.

Vertical Fissures

Long, narrow cracks or splits oriented vertically on a surface or structure, often referring to skin or geological formations.

Dehydration

A condition resulting from excessive loss of body water, leading to impaired body functions.

Tonsils

Lymphatic tissue located at the back of the throat, playing a role in the immune response to pathogens entering the body through the mouth or nose.