A Monkey Develops a Strong Fear of Snakes

question 203

Multiple Choice

A monkey develops a strong fear of snakes:

• A) only if it gets a snake bite itself.
• B) only if it gets a snake bite or watches another monkey get bitten.
• C) even if it just watches another monkey show fear in response to the snake.
• D) only if it is born with a certain gene for snake fear.

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Definitions:

Anterior Pituitary Gland

An important gland located at the base of the brain that releases hormones influencing growth, metabolism, and sexual development.

Master Gland

A term commonly used to describe the pituitary gland, due to its primary role in controlling other glands and regulating critical body functions.

Target Glands

Glands that are the direct sites of hormone action or secretion in the endocrine system.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that regulate various functions within the body.