Activators for Inborn Adaptive Responses That Aid in an Animal's

question 84

Multiple Choice

Activators for inborn adaptive responses that aid in an animal's survival are called:

• A) innate releasing mechanisms.
• B) innate behavioral mechanisms.
• C) innate evolutionary mechanisms.
• D) innate learning mechanisms.

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Definitions:

Refractory Period

A period immediately following the firing of a nerve fiber or muscle during which the nerve or muscle is incapable of responding to stimulation.

Physiological Arousal

The body's response to stimuli, which includes increased heart rate, sweating, and energy levels as part of the fight or flight response.

Contraceptive Use

The use of methods or devices to prevent pregnancy as part of family planning or sexual health.

Pregnancy Rates

The frequency or number of pregnancies in a given population or demographic over a specific period of time.