Microphthalmia Is a Condition That Causes Chickens to Have Very

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Multiple Choice

Microphthalmia is a condition that causes chickens to have very small eyes,but it only appears in hens.The condition is autosomal recessive.Microphthalmia is sex-influenced and not sex-limited because

• A)only females express the trait.
• B)only males express the trait.
• C)it is not transmitted on a sex chromosome.
• D)both sexes have eyeballs.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupil response, and sexual arousal, comprising the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

Visual Acuity

The clarity or sharpness of vision, often measured by the ability to discern letters or numbers at a standardized distance on an eye chart.

Bowlegged

A condition in which a person's legs curve outward at the knees while the feet are together, creating a noticeable gap.

Motor Development

The progression of muscle coordination, strength, and movement abilities in children, crucial for physical activities like crawling, walking, and grasping.