The Carrying Capacity of the Environment for a Species Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

The carrying capacity of the environment for a species is determined by

• A) the reproductive rate of the organism.
• B) the number of organisms of that species.
• C) the state and national wildlife laws pertaining to that species.
• D) the age distribution of that species.
• E) the limited availability of renewable resources in the environment and the environmental resistance to the biotic potential of the organism.

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Definitions:

Water Loss

The process of losing water from the body, which can occur through means such as sweating, urination, or evaporation.

Angiotensin II

Peptide derived from angiotensin I; stimulates vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion; also called active angiotensin.

Blood Volume

The total volume of blood circulating within an individual's vascular system.

ADH Production

The synthesis and release of antidiuretic hormone, also known as vasopressin, primarily by the posterior pituitary gland, which helps regulate water balance in the body.