A Lizard's Bobbing Dewlap (A Colorful Flap of Skin Hanging

question 12

Multiple Choice

A lizard's bobbing dewlap (a colorful flap of skin hanging from an Anolis lizard's throat) is an example of a(n) _____.

• A)stimulus
• B)reflex
• C)signal
• D)innate releasing mechanism
• E)structure necessary for respiration

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Definitions:

Active Euthanasia

The deliberate action taken with the intention of ending a life to relieve intractable suffering.

Persistent Vegetative

A medical condition characterized by a patient's loss of higher brain functions but retaining some autonomic functions and continuing to live with life support.

Deliberate Act

An action performed intentionally or with careful consideration.

Irreversible Cessation

The permanent end of an activity or function, such as life, signaling no possibility of revival or continuation.