Refer to the Figure Shown

question 31

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure shown.
The data in the figure show that compared to nondiving mammals, diving mammals have

• A) hearts that function more efficiently.
• B) brains that tolerate hypoxia better.
• C) muscles that remain active in the absence of oxygen longer.
• D) a more functional nervous system.

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Definitions:

Respondent Behavior

Behavior that occurs as an automatic response to some stimulus, often conditioned by previous experiences.

Maladaptive Behavior

Actions or tendencies that negatively affect an individual's ability to function adequately in work, relationships, or other areas of life.

Observational Learning

Observational learning is a learning process through which individuals alter their behavior after observing others, modeling their actions based on what they have observed.

Habituation

The process by which there is a decrease in response to a stimulus after being repeatedly exposed to it, highlighting an organism's ability to adapt to its environment.