Body Weight Must Be a Multifactorial Trait Because

question 39

Multiple Choice

Body weight must be a multifactorial trait because

• A) it is obviously inherited.
• B) it responds to lifestyle changes.
• C) it is within a certain range.
• D) it is inherited to an extent, but can be altered by diet and/or exercise.
• E) it varies greatly.

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Definitions:

Olfactory Membrane

A specialized tissue in the nasal cavity responsible for detecting odors and initiating the sense of smell.

Receptor Neurons

Specialized neurons that are sensitive to specific types of stimuli like light, sound, or chemicals, and convert them into neural signals for processing.

Odors

The properties of substances that stimulate the sense of smell.

Retinal Disparity

A measure of the difference in the visual images that each eye perceives because of the eyes' different locations, aiding in depth perception.