The Following Questions Refer to Figure 40.1

question 43

Multiple Choice

The following questions refer to Figure 40.1.

Figure 40.1
-What does the difference in temperature between arteries and veins in the goose's legs indicate?

• A)The legs need to be kept cool so that muscles will function well.
• B)The feet need to be kept at the same temperature as the abdomen so that the feet do not freeze in water.
• C)Minimizing the temperature difference between the feet and the abdomen means the goose will lose less heat.
• D)The arterial blood is always cooler in the abdomen, compared to its temperature in the feet of the goose.
• E)The goose's feet function well even when their temperature falls below freezing.

Identify the role of behavior in evolutionary adaptations and survival strategies.

Understand the experimental methods used to study innate behaviors in animals.

Comprehend how behaviors can evolve through natural selection due to variation, heritability, and their impact on fitness.

Grasp the key functions of neurons and the role of myelin in neuron functionality.

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