In Certain Species of Nonhuman Primates There Are Groups Where

question 19

Multiple Choice

In certain species of nonhuman primates there are groups where only one dominant female has access to mates. The other females must wait until the opportunity to gain mate access presents itself. This will have direct impacts on " fitness," influencing which of the following?

• A) reproductive success
• B) aggressiveness
• C) strength
• D) age at death

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Definitions:

Neuron's Axon

The long, slender projection of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Auditory Cortex

The part of the brain that is responsible for processing auditory information, situated in the temporal lobe and critical for interpreting sounds and language.

Temporal Lobes

Sections of the brain located on either side of the head, above the ears, involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Primary Visual Cortex

The part of the brain in which visual information is processed.