Natural Selection Should Favor the Highest Proportion of Juxtamedullary Nephrons

question 26

Multiple Choice

Natural selection should favor the highest proportion of juxtamedullary nephrons in which of the following species?

• A)a river otter
• B)a mouse species living in a tropical rain forest
• C)a mouse species living in a temperate broadleaf forest
• D)a mouse species living in the desert
• E)a beaver

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Definitions:

Growth and Development

The process through which humans and other organisms undergo changes in size, shape, and function over time, encompassing physical, cognitive, and emotional development.

Life Span

The maximum duration of life of a species or individual, often considered in the context of factors that influence the length and quality of life.

Aging and Illness

The relationship and impact that the natural aging process has on the onset and management of diseases.

Deconditioning

The loss of physical fitness or muscle strength due to inactivity or prolonged rest.