The Process by Which Organisms Adjust Beneficially to Their Environment,or

question 62

Multiple Choice

The process by which organisms adjust beneficially to their environment,or the characteristics by which they overcome hazards and gain access to the resources they need to survive,is called _______________.

• A)culture
• B)biology
• C)social structure
• D)integration
• E)adaptation

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Definitions:

Menopause

The biological process marking the end of a woman's reproductive years, characterized by the cessation of menstrual cycles and significant hormonal changes.

Climacteric

A phase in both men and women's lives marking the transition from reproductive to non-reproductive stages, often associated with physiological and psychological changes.

Menstruation

A monthly biological process in females that involves the shedding of the uterine lining.

Dementia

The most common mental disorder of the elderly, covering several diseases, each of which includes serious memory loss accompanied by declines in other mental functioning.