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Introductory Biology

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Set 36 Animal Behavior

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Question 1

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Scientists have no way to measure objectively the

A) volume of blood flow through an artery.
B) force of a muscular contraction.
C) level of insulin in the bloodstream.
D) love that humans feel for a pet.
E) effect of a neurotransmitter on a muscle.

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Question 2

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An animal behavior,such as a bear entering camp more often,because it successfully finds food around camping people,is an example of

A) taxis.
B) innate.
C) imprinting.
D) operant conditioning.
E) reflex.

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Question 3

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Taxis is defined as

A) a motor response initiated by a stimulus, continuing to completion of the response.
B) a movement towards or away from a stimulus.
C) rapid learning of behaviors by an animal during a restricted time in the animal's life.
D) an instantaneous, automatic response to a stimulus.
E) the learning of a behavior that is associated with consequences of the behavior.

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