The size at which a population stabilizes in a particular place is defined as the __________ for that species.  

A.  growth potential
B.  optimum
C.  range
D.  carrying capacity


D.  carrying capacity

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Poliomyelitis is an RNA virus that can invade the nervous system and cause paralysis within a matter of hours. Polio has been virtually eliminated world-wide by which of the following?

a. Antibiotics b. Vaccination c. Mosquito control d. Quarantine e. Improve water quality

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Which of the following is the most effective in

protecting against sexually transmitted diseases? a. condoms b. the Pill c. douching d. an IUD e. the rhythm method

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Which of these would be an effect of an excess of thyroid hormones?

A) More thyroid hormone would be produced. B) A would release less TRH. C) B would release more TSH. D) The thyroid would swell and produce a goiter.

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