A Keystone Species That Is a Predator Will

question 35

Multiple Choice

A keystone species that is a predator will

• A)maintain the species diversity in a community.
• B)harvest prey species down to extinction.
• C)help many of its prey reproduce.
• D)reduce the diversity of the community.

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Definitions:

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that regulates the body's retention of water by increasing the absorption of water in the kidneys.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of various bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, and the release of hormones.

Nervous System Connection

The complex network of neurons and synapses that facilitate communication between different parts of the body and the brain, enabling sensation, movement, and thought.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and activities like temperature control, hunger, and sleep cycles.