Bio 100 Final Exam SBCC Questions With 100% Correct Answers

Animal Behavior - Answer-Everything an animal does and how it does it Behavioral Ecology - Answer-The study of animals in an evolutionary context Monogamy - Answer-Strong bond between one male and one female. 3% of all animals, 91% of birds. Polyandry - Answer-Mating system of one female and several males. Present in 1% of birds. Polygyny - Answer-Mating system of one male and several females. Common in mammals. Promiscuous - Answer-No lasting bonds between animals Animal Communication - Answer-Communication using visual, chemical, and vocal signals. Functions of Courtship Displays - Answer-Confirm correct species, confirm correct sex, and entice partner for mating Agonistic Behavior - Answer-Interactions between individuals of the same species that serve to solve a dispute or settle a conflict Reasons for agonistic behavior - Answer-Territory disputes, establishing dominance hierarchy, gaining access to mates, and competition for resources. How animals "fight" - Answer-Assessment of strength followed by a threat, and sometimes actual combat. Anatomy - Answer-The study of an organism's structure Physiology - Answer-The study of the functions of an organism's structures.Goals of All Animals - Answer-(1) Obtain oxygen, (2) distribute oxygen to the body, (3) nourishment, (4) excrete wastes, (5) sense and respond to environment, (6) move, and (7) reproduce Homeostasis - Answer-The internal balance within an organism