Which Reptile Group Is Considered to Be the Immediate Ancestor

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which reptile group is considered to be the immediate ancestor of mammals?

• A) captorhinomorphs
• B) pelycosaurs
• C) labyrinthodonts
• D) therapsids
• E) coelacanths

Understand the composition and significance of chromosomes in genetics.

Recognize the influence of environment and genetics on personality and traits.

Identify the connection between neurological structures and cognitive functions.

Explain the structure and function of neurons and the importance of myelin sheaths.

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Definitions:

Corpus Callosum

A large band of neural fibers connecting the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating interhemispheric communication.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that control bodily functions such as hunger, thirst, sleep, and body temperature.

Thirst

An essential sensation that prompts the urge to drink fluids, resulting from the body's need to maintain a balance of water and electrolytes.

Muscular Coordination

The ability to perform movements with the different muscles of the body in a smooth and efficient manner.