The glossopharyngeal nerve

A) innervates the larynx.
B) is involved in the sense of taste.
C) innervates intrinsic tongue muscles.
D) transmits sensory information from the abdominal viscera.
E) controls facial expressions.

When a male American alligator uses a combination of sounds to get the attention of a female, what form of communication is he using?

A) chemical communication
B) auditory communication
C) tactile communication
D) visual communication
E) physical communication

Arrange the following in the sequence in which releasing hormones travel through them.
(1) Secondary capillary network
(2) Primary capillary network
(3) Hypothalamohypophysial portal vessels

A) 1, 2, 3
B) 3, 2, 1
C) 2, 3, 1
D) 3, 1, 2
E) 2, 1, 3

Which term describes a group of animals that is self-organized by rank?

A) selfish herd
B) dominance hierarchy
C) pack
D) social group
E) culture

What traits of Homo erectus are inferred adaptations for running?

A) long legs
B) enlarged gluteus maximus
C) a strong arch in the foot
D) b and c
E) a, b, and c

If a protein-coding gene is identified, its function can be studied by using RNA interference to ____.

A) produce an RFLP
B) determine the DNA sequence.
C) turn the gene on
D) turn the gene off
E) induce a mutation