Regulation & Behavior

Question 0

What causes a butterfly to fly from Canada to Costa Rica?

Answer 0

Genetic coding

• they know this a better place to hatch eggs

Question 1

How does an organism respond to stimuli in its environment?

Answer 1

Based on genetics and

experiences - if animal is used to humans, they will not be afraid

** instincts **

Rabbits instinct to run from a wolf (stimuli)

Question 2

Personality traits can depend on

Answer 2

Genetic make up

&

Experiences in life

Question 3

Explain warm-blooded & cold-blooded organisms and how they regulate their internal conditions

Answer 3

Warm-blooded organisms regulate through internal mechanisms

Ex. Sweat, shivering

Cold-blooded organisms regulate through the external environment

Ex. Burrowing in the ground, sitting in the sun

Question 4

Explain the life cycle of a butterfly

Answer 4

1. Egg
2. Larva - caterpillar feeds builds up lipids (fats) to undergo metamorphosis
3. Pupa - metamorphosis occurring
   - cocoon (chrysalis)
4. Imago - adult butterfly (may only live for a month)

Question 5

Explain the life cycle of a frog

Answer 5

1. Egg
2. Tadpole
   - swims with flagella (tail)
   - gills
   After time
   - legs grown
   - nostrils grown for breathing oxygen
3. Frog
   - amphibious

Question 6

What kind of animal lives solely on water?

Land?

Answer 6

Water
- aquatic

Land
- terrestrial

Question 7

What are the main traits of a mammal?

Answer 7

1. Live birth
2. Milking
3. Warm-blooded
4. Hair