The Gist of Robert Sapolsky's Book, Why Zebras Don't Get

question 10

Multiple Choice

The gist of Robert Sapolsky's book, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers is:

• A)zebra stripes protect them from internal bleeding.
• B)zebra run in herds and therefore feel like part of a group.
• C)zebra are fast and thus run away from their problems.
• D)zebra don't worry about the future.

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