Some Birds Have Been Seen to Consume Certain Soils in What

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Multiple Choice

Some birds have been seen to consume certain soils in what is called geophagy.In some cases,the soils help the birds digest toxins that occur in their diets.These birds eating soil represent a member of the

• A)biosphere consuming a component of the lithosphere.
• B)hydrosphere consuming a component of the atmosphere.
• C)lithosphere consuming a component of the biosphere.
• D)atmosphere consuming a component of the hydrosphere.

Identify factors contributing to dominance hierarchies in animal and human societies.

Understand the role of genetic and environmental factors in determining traits and behaviors.

Distinguish between various genetic manipulation techniques and their purposes.

Recognize the impact of genetics on the formation and maintenance of social structures.

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Definitions:

Gastrosplenic Vein

A blood vessel that carries blood from the stomach and spleen towards the heart.

Inferior Phrenic Vein

Veins that drain blood from the diaphragm into the inferior vena cava or the left suprarenal vein.

Axillary Vein

A vein that accompanies the axillary artery and drains the upper limb and the lateral aspect of the thorax and breast.

Subscapular Vein

A vein that drains blood from the subscapular region, which includes the underside of the scapula, and typically joins with the axillary vein.