Which of the Following Groups of Animals Includes Only Pinnipeds

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following groups of animals includes only pinnipeds?

• A) dolphins, whales and manatees
• B) seals, sea lions and walruses
• C) sea lions, sea cows and dugongs
• D) walruses, polar bears and otters

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Preganglionic Axons

Nerve fibers originating in the central nervous system that extend to a ganglion in the parasympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system.

Sacral Region

The area of the lower back and pelvis, encompassing the five sacral vertebrae fused together to form the sacrum.

Splanchnic Nerves

A group of nerves that innervate the viscera (internal organs), playing a crucial role in the autonomic nervous system.

Pelvic Nerves

Nerves located in the pelvis that innervate the lower abdomen, genitals, and parts of the lower back and legs.