A Tidal Wave Wipes Out the Entire Population of Mice

question 9

Multiple Choice

A tidal wave wipes out the entire population of mice living on an island.This is an example of

• A)the effects of abiotic factors.
• B)a density- dependent effect.
• C)Type III survivorship.
• D)the interaction between density- dependent and abiotic factors.

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Definitions:

Testosterone

A steroid hormone produced mainly in the testes, responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics.

Spermatogenesis

The process by which sperm cells are produced and developed, typically in the seminiferous tubules of the testes.

FSH Secretion

The release of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone by the anterior pituitary, essential for reproductive processes such as the development of eggs in ovaries and sperm production.

Menstrual Cycle

The monthly cycle of changes in the ovaries and the lining of the uterus, leading up to menstruation.