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question 26

Multiple Choice

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According to the data in the accompanying figure, the cause of the decline of the wolf population in 1982 was:

• A) a sharp decrease in food supply.
• B) a decrease in the intrinsic rate of increase for the wolf population.
• C) competition with a newly introduced predator.
• D) introduction of a disease organism.
• E) cannot be determined from the data provided.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A component of the autonomic nervous system that promotes relaxation, healing, and energy conservation in the body.

Storing Energy

Generally refers to the accumulation and preservation of energy by biological organisms or systems for future use.

Limbic System

A complex set of structures in the brain involved in emotions, memory, and arousal.

Papez

a reference to James Papez and the Papez circuit, a neural circuit proposed as the basis for emotional experiences.