Biology · Coordination and Control
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Reflexes and instincts type of behaviours respond to which combinations?
- A
Biological rhythms, territorial, courtship and development
- B
The responses that do produce same result in different conditions
- C
Aggression, mating and altruism
- D
The responses that are predetermined like differentiation
A is incorrect because development is not a type of reflexes and instincts.
B is incorrect because reflexes and instincts are extremely complex behaviours.
C is correct since reflexes and instincts include biological rhythms,territorial behaviour, courtship, mating, aggression, social hierarchies and social organizations.
D is incorrect because reflexes and instincts have no role in differentiation like processes.
a) Biological rhythms, territorial, courtship and development
This option seems to mention different types of behaviors, but it's not directly related to reflexes and instincts. Biological rhythms refer to cyclic patterns in organisms, territorial and courtship behaviors relate to social interactions, and development refers to the growth and maturation of an organism.
b) The responses that do produce the same result in different conditions
This option suggests that reflexes and instincts are behaviors that produce consistent responses in various situations. While this could apply to some extent, it's not a comprehensive explanation of reflexes and instincts.
C is correct since reflexes and instincts include biological rhythms,territorial behaviour, courtship, mating, aggression, social hierarchies and social organizations.
d) The responses that are predetermined like differentiation
This option suggests that reflexes and instincts are responses that are predetermined or innate, similar to how cellular differentiation is predetermined in development. While this option might be closer to the concept of reflexes and instincts, it's still not a complete and accurate explanation.
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