Construction of a Busy Housing Development near a Nesting Colony

question 15

Short Answer

Construction of a busy housing development near a nesting colony of birds may lead to the birds experiencing continuous high concentrations of the hormones associated with stress. The phenomenon by which the number of stress hormone receptors decreases as a result of prolonged stress is called _______.

---

Definitions:

Amazon

An American multinational technology company primarily known for its e-commerce platform, along with cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.

Disintermediation

The removal of intermediaries in a supply chain, allowing for direct transactions between producers and consumers.

Online Services

Web-based applications and resources that provide users with various functionalities over the Internet.

New Ventures

Initiatives or businesses started to explore new markets or create new products.