_____________ Refers to a Situation When a Particular Characteristic Allows

question 10

Multiple Choice

_____________ refers to a situation when a particular characteristic allows an organism to be more reproductively successful, causing the characteristic to become more prevalent.

• A) Darwinism
• B) Natural selection
• C) Artificial selection
• D) Mutation
• E) Selective advantage

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Definitions:

Excitement Phase

The initial stage of the human sexual response cycle, characterized by increased heart rate, muscle tension, and blood flow to the genital areas.

Sexual Interest

The level of attraction or arousal a person feels towards others, which can vary across a spectrum of preferences.

Testosterone

A steroid hormone prevalent in males that is responsible for the development of male sexual characteristics, but also found in females and plays a vital role in health and well-being.

Muscular Contractions

The activation of tension-generating sites within muscle fibers, essential for movement, posture, and circulation.