Environmental Influence on Behavior Quiz

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What environmental factor greatly influences sexual behavior in seasonal breeders like horses and sheep?

Availability of food and water

Ratio of light and dark during the 24-hour cycles (correct)

Density of the animal herd

Temperature fluctuations

Why does excessive social density among animals often lead to restlessness and fighting?

Increased availability of food

Lack of fresh water

Disruption of daily routines (correct)

Due to lack of sleep

Which type of behavior is closely tied to the survival of the species and includes activities like ingestion, elimination, and rest?

Acquired behavior

Reproductive behavior

Inherited behavior (correct)

Social behavior

What characteristic allows domestic animals to acquire many behavioral features through learning?

Well-developed cerebral cortex Signup and view all the answers

What behavior pattern involves changes that occur as a result of experience and cannot be inherited?

Acquired behavior Signup and view all the answers

What type of animal behavior may involve courtship, oestrous cycle, and maternal behavior during reproduction?

Reproductive behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the temperature range at which European breeds of cattle can maintain a normal body temperature?

0-20 ºC Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary behavioral method used by cattle to control their temperature?

Seeking shade Signup and view all the answers

During high temperatures, what is one of the early behavioral changes observed in cattle?

Reduction in food intake Signup and view all the answers

How do cattle of tropical origin conserve liquid during high temperatures?

By reducing urine and feces volume Signup and view all the answers

In the tropics, how does seasonal conditions affect the sexual behavior of cattle?

Natural reproductive activities occur more often during certain periods of the year Signup and view all the answers

What is the significant effect of ambient heat greatly exceeding body heat on cattle behavior?

Seeking shade Signup and view all the answers

Environmental Influence on Behavior Quiz

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What environmental factor greatly influences sexual behavior in seasonal breeders like horses and sheep?

Why does excessive social density among animals often lead to restlessness and fighting?

Which type of behavior is closely tied to the survival of the species and includes activities like ingestion, elimination, and rest?

What characteristic allows domestic animals to acquire many behavioral features through learning?

What behavior pattern involves changes that occur as a result of experience and cannot be inherited?

What type of animal behavior may involve courtship, oestrous cycle, and maternal behavior during reproduction?

What is the temperature range at which European breeds of cattle can maintain a normal body temperature?

What is the primary behavioral method used by cattle to control their temperature?

During high temperatures, what is one of the early behavioral changes observed in cattle?

How do cattle of tropical origin conserve liquid during high temperatures?

In the tropics, how does seasonal conditions affect the sexual behavior of cattle?

What is the significant effect of ambient heat greatly exceeding body heat on cattle behavior?

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