Which of the Following Is Not an Adaptation of Desert

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an adaptation of desert plants for their environment?

• A)toxins in their stems to discourage being eaten
• B)spines to discourage animals from taking their water
• C)opening their pores only at night to prevent evaporation
• D)store water in expandable tissues
• E)reduced or no leaves

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

The cylindrical bundle of nerve fibers and associated tissue that is connected to the brain at the brainstem and runs down the back, encased in the spinal column.

Sensation

Sensation is the process by which sensory receptors and the nervous system receive and represent stimuli from the environment, serving as the foundation for perception.

Pain Receptors

Specialized nerve endings that transduce pain stimuli into nerve signals that are interpreted by the brain as the sensation of pain.

Anticipation

The act of expecting or predicting something to happen based on prior knowledge or cues.