Why Does the Flehman Response Likely Exist

question 123

Multiple Choice

Why does the Flehman response likely exist?

• A) To promote physical contact with urine.
• B) To identify the location of detected odorants.
• C) To promote associations between odorants and emotional responses.
• D) To elicit aggression in conspecific males.

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Definitions:

REM Sleep

A unique phase of sleep in mammals and birds, characterized by rapid eye movement, low muscle tone, and vivid dreams.

Delta Waves

Slow brain waves associated with deep sleep and unconsciousness.

Dreaming

A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement, increased brain activity, vivid dreams, and temporary muscle paralysis.