Adaptive Significance Is an Important Concept in Physiology Because It

question 25

Multiple Choice

Adaptive significance is an important concept in physiology because it describes the

• A) importance of a highly variable external environment.
• B) physiological functions that promote an organism's survival.
• C) ability of an organism to monitor and restore its internal state to normal conditions when necessary.
• D) similarities between ancient and modern marine organisms.
• E) parameters necessary to maintain a constant internal environment.

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Definitions:

Operant Behavior

Behavior that is controlled by consequences, including rewards and punishments, following the behavior.

Pavlov

A Russian physiologist best known for his discovery of classical conditioning, where an organism learns to associate a neutral stimulus with a reflexive response.

Frequency

The number of complete wavelengths that pass a point in a given time (for example, per second).

Daily Exercise

Engaging in physical activity on a regular basis to maintain or improve health and fitness.