An Ecosystem Contains

question 31

Multiple Choice

An ecosystem contains

• A) only the biotic components of the local environment.
• B) only the abiotic components of the local environment.
• C) only the energy flow components of an local environment.
• D) both the biotic and the abiotic components of the local environment.
• E) only the food relationships found in the local environment.

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Definitions:

Sleep And Arousal

Physiological and neurological states, with sleep being a state of rest and decreased activity, and arousal being a state of being awake and responsive to stimuli.

Pons

A part of the brain located above the medulla oblongata and below the midbrain, playing a crucial role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

Amygdala

A part of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion regulation, particularly fear and pleasure responses.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter associated with pleasure, movement, and attention in the brain.