Which of the Following Is a Unique Characteristic of Birds

question 211

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a unique characteristic of birds, compared with other living vertebrates?

• A) Scales on their legs
• B) Ability to lay eggs that do not dry out
• C) Feathers
• D) Enormous amount of parental care
• E) Flight

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensitivity to stimuli decreases over time as one is exposed to constant levels of that stimuli.

Inflammatory Pain

Pain that arises as part of the body's response to inflammation, typically associated with tissue damage and the immune response.

Neuropathic Pain

A complex, chronic pain state that usually is accompanied by tissue injury, where nerve fibers may be damaged, dysfunctional or injured.

Sensory/Perceptual Systems

The biological and neurological systems that process sensory inputs and allow for perception.