All of the Following Are True of the Nervous System

question 109

Multiple Choice

All of the following are True of the nervous system, except that it doesn't

• A) respond rapidly to stimuli.
• B) respond specifically to stimuli.
• C) communicate by the release of neurotransmitters.
• D) respond with motor output.
• E) function independently of the endocrine system.

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Definitions:

Natural Selection

An evolutionary process in which species that are more suited to their environment are more likely to survive and have a greater number of descendants.

Pristine Environment

An ecosystem or area that is untouched or minimally impacted by human activities, often considered in a natural or original state.

Genetic Distance

A measure of the genetic divergence between species or between populations within a species; a reflection of the amount of genetic change (evolution) that has occurred.

Subpopulations

Distinct groups within a larger population that often have unique characteristics or genetic makeup.