Features of Plants and Animals That Allow Them to Survive

question 15

Multiple Choice

Features of plants and animals that allow them to survive and reproduce in their environment are considered ________. One example of this is CAM photosynthesis in desert plants.

• A) advantages
• B) allocations
• C) modifications
• D) mutations
• E) adaptations

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Definitions:

Neuron

A nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information throughout the body.

Central Nervous System

The section of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord, tasked with assimilating sensory data and reacting appropriately.

Glial Cells

Glial cells, or neuroglia, are non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous systems that do not conduct nerve impulses but are responsible for providing support and protection for neurons.

Purkinje

Refers to neurons found in the cerebellum that are crucial for motor control.