AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following explains why a dog curls into a ball and uses its tail to cover its nose to minimize heat loss during cold weather?
A
Body homeostasis
B
Ethology
C
Instinct
D
Genetics
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The most obvious reason dogs curl up to sleep is for warmth. By curling tightly into a ball, and tucking their nose under their tail, they conserve body heat.

Detailed explanation-2: -Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is both a neurotransmitter and a hormone. It plays an important role in your body’s “fight-or-flight” response. It’s also used as a medication to treat many life-threatening conditions.

Detailed explanation-3: -So, the correct answer is ‘Adrenaline’.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pheromones are chemicals produced by one species that affects the physiology or behavior of animals of the same species. Pheromones assist in reproduction, feeding, social interactions and maternal-neonatal bonding in mammals.

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