Which Is the Study of Past and Present Distributions of Organisms

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which is the study of past and present distributions of organisms on Earth?

• A) biogeography
• B) biological ecology
• C) distribution biology
• D) geographical ecology
• E) organismal geography

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Definitions:

Large Arteries

Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart, characterized by their large diameter and elastic walls to withstand high pressure.

Large Veins

Vessels that carry blood towards the heart, generally transporting deoxygenated blood from various parts of the body.

Baroreceptor Reflex

Detects changes in blood pressure and produces changes in heart rate, heart force of contraction, and blood vessel diameter that return blood pressure to homeostatic levels.

Sympathetic Output

The activity or signals generated by the sympathetic nervous system, which is involved in the body's fight-or-flight response.