Nests Built in a Particular Shape by a Single Species

question 57

Multiple Choice

Nests built in a particular shape by a single species of bird are examples of __________.

• A) material culture
• B) cultural adaptation
• C) instinctual behavior
• D) learned behavior

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Definitions:

Substantia Nigra

A region of the midbrain that plays an important role in movement and coordination; it is notably affected in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Dopamine Levels

The concentration of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, within the brain.

Parkinson Disease

A neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor symptoms such as tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia, due to the loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain.

Maternal Attention

The focus, care, and nurturing behavior a mother provides to her offspring, crucial for emotional and physical development.