An Example of Homologous Structures Is the Wing of a Bat

question 37

Multiple Choice

An example of homologous structures is the wing of a bat and the:

• A) arm of a human.
• B) wing of a beetle.
• C) tail of a whale.
• D) leg of a chimpanzee.
• E) dorsal fin of a shark.

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Definitions:

Climacteric

A phase in the aging process of women and men, marked by changes that lead to the end of reproductive capacity in women (menopause) and a decline in sexual function in men.

Reproductive Capacity

The ability of an organism to produce offspring, often considered in terms of quantity and viability.

Sexual Hormones

Chemical substances produced by the body that regulate sexual functions, development, and behaviors, including estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone.

Adolescence

The transitional stage of development between childhood and adulthood, characterized by physical, psychological, and social changes.