What Is the Purpose of Taxonomy

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of taxonomy?

• A)to name and classify living organisms
• B)to organize levels of biology from atom to biosphere
• C)to predict the outcome of experiments
• D)to explain how or why a phenomenon occurred
• E)to explain how life began

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Definitions:

Medial Hypothalamus

An area of the brain involved in regulating hunger, thirst, and the body's energy balance.

REM Sleep

A sleep phase characterized by rapid eye movements, where dreaming occurs and brain activity is similar to wakefulness, important for processing emotions and memories.

Restorative Theory

A theory that suggests sleep is necessary for the body to repair and rejuvenate itself.

Circadian Theory

A concept pertaining to the biological processes that follow a roughly 24-hour cycle, affecting various physiological and psychological functions.