Which of the Following Is Not One of the Hypotheses

question 169

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the hypotheses for the global decline in amphibian diversity?

• A) Habitat alteration
• B) Destruction of Earth's ozone layer
• C) Pollution from industrial areas
• D) Spread of a pathogenic fungus
• E) Lack of food

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Definitions:

Fossa Ovalis

A depression in the atrial septum of the heart, marking the location of the foramen ovale in the fetal heart.

Stress

A physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation.

Fetal Development

The process of development and growth of a fetus inside the womb from conception to birth.

Oxytocin

A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland, playing roles in childbirth, lactation, and social bonding.