If One Organ Is an Exaptation of Another Organ, Then

question 2

Multiple Choice

If one organ is an exaptation of another organ, then which of the following statements is most accurate?

• A) The two organs are homologous.
• B) The two organs are undergoing convergent evolution.
• C) The two organs occur in the same species.
• D) The two organs have the same function.

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Definitions:

Integumentary System

The organ system consisting of the skin, hair, nails, sweat, and oil glands, providing protection to the body.

Sebaceous Glands

Small oil-producing glands in the skin that secrete sebum into hair follicles to lubricate the skin and hair.

Ceruminous Glands

Specialized glands in the outer ear canal that produce cerumen (earwax), helping to trap dust and protect the ear from foreign particles.

Eccrine Sweat Glands

Glands that produce sweat for thermoregulation via direct opening to the skin surface.