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Which term describes the establishment of a long-lasting behavioral response to a particular individual or object?
Which term describes the establishment of a long-lasting behavioral response to a particular individual or object?
What is the primary difference between polygyny and polyandry in mating systems?
What is the primary difference between polygyny and polyandry in mating systems?
Which behavior is characterized by individuals copying the mate choice of others?
Which behavior is characterized by individuals copying the mate choice of others?
What type of mating strategy is characterized by one individual mating with only one partner at a time?
What type of mating strategy is characterized by one individual mating with only one partner at a time?
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In the context of game theory in mating strategies, which of the following statements is correct?
In the context of game theory in mating strategies, which of the following statements is correct?
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What is the primary difference between anatomy and physiology?
What is the primary difference between anatomy and physiology?
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How do negative feedback loops work in regulating body functions?
How do negative feedback loops work in regulating body functions?
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What does BMR indicate in relation to metabolism?
What does BMR indicate in relation to metabolism?
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Which of the following describes convection as a heat transfer mechanism?
Which of the following describes convection as a heat transfer mechanism?
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What is the main focus of ethology in animal behavior studies?
What is the main focus of ethology in animal behavior studies?
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Which type of animal behavior is characterized as developmentally fixed and genetic?
Which type of animal behavior is characterized as developmentally fixed and genetic?
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What distinguishes SMR from BMR in metabolic terms?
What distinguishes SMR from BMR in metabolic terms?
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What is latent heat in the context of heat transfer?
What is latent heat in the context of heat transfer?
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Study Notes
Animal Systems and Regulation
- Anatomy is the form of an organism
- Physiology is the function
- Environment affects organism size and shape
- Homeostasis is internal balance regulation
- Mechanisms include negative and positive feedback loops
- Negative feedback loops detect change, signal to control center, return to set point
- Positive feedback loops do not maintain homeostasis, enhance change
- Thermoregulation relates metabolism and temperature
- External and internal factors regulate body heat
- Energy needed varies
- BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) – metabolic rate of endotherms (constant body temperature)
- SMR (Standard Metabolic Rate) – metabolic rate of ectotherms (body temperature changes with environment)
- Heat transfer mechanisms
- Radiation (waves warmer than absolute zero)
- Conduction (between objects)
- Convection (movement of gas/liquid)
- Latent heat (energy to change liquid to gas)
Animal Behavior
- Ethology is the study of natural behavior
- Innate behavior is developmentally fixed, genetically controlled (reflexes)
- Learned behavior is acquired through experience
- Spatial learning (ex. digger wasp)
- Classic conditioning (ex. Pavlov's dogs)
- Imprinting (long-lasting behavioral response to particular individual or object, like geese)
- Social learning (observing others)
Reproduction and Social Behavior
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Eusociality (examples):
- Mobbing (co-operative attack)
- Mating Systems
- Monogamy: one mate at a time
- Polygamy: more than one mate
- Polygyny: one male, many females
- Polyandry: one female, many males
- Mate selection: mate choice, copying behavior
- Mate-choice copying
- Competition
- Agonistic behavior (contests for resources)
- Game theory analyzes alternative strategies in social interactions
- Examples (side-blotched lizard) mating strategies
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Explore the fascinating concepts of animal anatomy and physiology, focusing on how organisms maintain homeostasis and adapt to their environments. This quiz covers mechanisms such as feedback loops, thermoregulation, and heat transfer processes vital for survival.
