All of the Following Are True of Japan EXCEPT

question 51

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true of Japan EXCEPT:

• A) As an island nation, its relative isolation-like that of Great Britain - it could selectively interact with and adapt to continental innovations.
• B) It consists of many islands, with the main four islands varying greatly in climatic conditions.
• C) Japan is fortunate in that an unusually high proportion of its land is suitable for agriculture.
• D) The rugged landscape of Japan has supported development of politically isolated, culturally united communities.

---

Definitions:

Masculinization

Process by which exposure to androgens (male sex hormones) alters the brain, rendering it identifiably male.

Brain

The organ of the central nervous system in vertebrates, located in the skull, responsible for coordinating sensory information and directing behavioral responses.

Testosterone

Sex hormone secreted by the testes and responsible for the distinguishing characteristics of the male.

Neuropeptide Y

A neurotransmitter found in the brain and autonomic nervous system, involved in the regulation of energy balance, memory, and learning.