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AP Biology Flashcards: Responses To The Environment

Study Responses To The Environment in AP Biology with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Identify the primary role of glucagon.

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ANSWER

Glucagon increases blood glucose levels by promoting the release of glucose from the liver. Raises blood sugar when energy is needed.

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This deck focuses on Responses To The Environment, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Biology.

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A student observes that when a loud sound occurs near a flock of pigeons, most birds take flight within 1–2 seconds. Heart rate measured from a few trained birds increases immediately during the sound and returns near baseline several minutes after the sound stops. No changes in body size or feather structure occur. Which response best explains the rapid increase in heart rate during the loud sound?
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