Which of the Following Is NOT a Derived Characteristic of Mammals

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a derived characteristic of mammals?

• A) Incompletely divided ventricles
• B) Kidneys
• C) Lungs with alveoli
• D) Differentiated teeth
• E) Three middle-ear bones

Understand the principles and applications of operant conditioning, including reinforcement and punishment.

Differentiate between types of reinforcement schedules and their effects on behavior.

Recognize the role of discriminative stimuli in shaping behavior and its implications across different contexts.

Comprehend the importance of immediate vs. delayed reinforcement in learning and behavior modification.

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Definitions:

Filtration Membrane

A semipermeable barrier, particularly in the kidney, that separates blood from the filtrate in the nephron's Bowman's capsule.

Renal Corpuscle

The renal corpuscle is a key component of the nephron in the kidney, consisting of the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule, where blood filtration begins.

Osmotic Diuretics

Substances that increase urine output by altering the osmotic balance of the filtration processes in the kidneys, often used to treat fluid retention.

Thiazide Diuretics

A class of medications that act on the kidneys to promote sodium, chloride, and water excretion, used primarily to treat high blood pressure.