Animals with Smaller Brains and Simpler Nervous Systems Have Mostly

question 42

Multiple Choice

Animals with smaller brains and simpler nervous systems have mostly _____ behaviors, whereas animals with larger brains and more complex nervous systems have mostly _____ behaviors.

• A)learned; inherited
• B)inherited; learned
• C)innate; inherited
• D)learned; innate

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body, principally consisting of the brain and spinal cord.

Retarded Fetal Growth

Slower than typical growth and development of a fetus during pregnancy, potentially leading to various health issues.

Premature Death

Dying earlier than the statistically expected age, often due to factors like disease or accidents.

Teratogenic Agents

Substances that can cause developmental malformations (birth defects) in an embryo or fetus when exposed during pregnancy.