The Phenotype of an Organism Is

question 95

Multiple Choice

The phenotype of an organism is

• A) the type specimen of its species in a museum.
• B) its genetic constitution, which governs its traits.
• C) the chronological expression of its genes.
• D) the physical expression of its genotype.
• E) its adult form.

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Definitions:

Cortisol

A hormone made in the adrenal glands, typically secreted when experiencing stress or when blood sugar levels are low.

Hippocampus

A part of the brain located in the temporal lobe, crucial for memory formation and spatial navigation.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer part of the adrenal gland that secretes steroid hormones which regulate metabolism, the immune system, and salt and water balance.

Bertha Pappenheim

A key figure in the history of mental health treatment, known as the famous case "Anna O." in the early studies of psychoanalysis.