Which of the Following Choices Best Describes an Iteroparous Organism

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following choices best describes an iteroparous organism?

• A) An iteroparous species breeds only once and invests all of its energy into reproduction.
• B) An iteroparous species breeds many times in its life and invests all of its energy into reproduction.
• C) An iteroparous species breeds many times and invests its energy into reproduction, growth and development.
• D) An iteroparous species breeds only once but invests all of its energy into growth and development.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic

The branch of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles.

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain that includes the cerebral hemispheres, thalamus, and hypothalamus, important for complex behaviors, emotion, memory, and thought.

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays a significant role in motor control, and also contributes to cognitive functions such as attention and language.

Corpus Callosum

A wide band of neural fibers beneath the cortex in the human brain, facilitating communication between the two hemispheres.