For Species in Which Females Invest More Resources in Offspring

question 7

Multiple Choice

For species in which females invest more resources in offspring than males,

• A) males will choose the most attractive female.
• B) males will tend to be large and aggressive.
• C) females will be motivated to choose the best available male.
• D) Both b and c
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Chronic Stress Phase

A prolonged period of stress without adequate relief, leading to various physical and psychological health issues.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that describes the physiological changes the body goes through under stress.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by increasing heart rate, constricting blood vessels, and raising blood pressure.

Alarm Phase

The initial reaction of the body's stress response, involving the activation of the sympathetic nervous system.