Ivy Tech Biology Final Exam Review

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What is the dietary classification of a lion?

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Carnivore: A lion primarily eats meat.

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What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

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The central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.

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Which animal is NOT an omnivore?

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The marmot: It primarily eats plants.

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What term describes a relationship in which two species live closely together?

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Symbiosis: A close and often long-term interaction between two different biological species.

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What type of growth model is characterized by rapid population increase?

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Exponential growth model: A model where the population grows at a constant rate.

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Define omnivore.

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An omnivore is an organism that eats both plants and animals.

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What is the role of the brain in the nervous system?

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The brain processes information and coordinates responses.

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What is the function of the spinal cord?

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The spinal cord transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

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What is mutualism?

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A type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit.

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What is logistic growth model?

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A growth model that describes how a population grows rapidly at first and then slows as it approaches carrying capacity.