Refer to the Figure

question 48

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure.

- The equilibrium point for species diversity on a large island near the mainland would be represented by which letter?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The autonomic nervous system is part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Gray Matter

A major component of the central nervous system, consisting of neuronal cell bodies, dendrites, and unmyelinated axons, associated with processing and cognition.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum, involved in complex brain functions like memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Critical Thinking

The process of objectively analyzing and evaluating an issue in order to form a judgment.