The Medulla Is Considered Part of the Brain Rather Than

question 69

Multiple Choice

 The medulla is considered part of the brain rather than the spinal cord because it ____.

• A) developed later in evolution
• B) is contained in the skull
• C) develops from a separate group of neurons
• D) is composed only of interneurons

Identify the characteristics and skeletal adaptations of different groups of animals.

Understand the evolutionary significance of the notochord and its role in vertebrate development.

Classify animal species based on physical and genetic traits.

Explain the evolution of fishes to terrestrial animals, including both skeletal and nonskeletal adaptations.

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Opportunity Cost

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Scarcity

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