Conservation Physiology of Animal Mcqs January 8, 2026April 6, 2024 by u930973931_answers 10 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/10 Subscribe 1. What is conservation physiology? (A) The study of physiological adaptations in animals (B) The management of genetic diversity in animal populations (C) The study of plant physiology in conservation efforts (D) The application of physiological principles to wildlife conservation 2. Which of the following is NOT a focus area of conservation physiology? (A) Adaptations to environmental stress (B) Reproductive physiology (C) Population genetics (D) Behavioral ecology 3. How does conservation physiology contribute to wildlife management? (A) By assessing the health and fitness of individual animals (B) By developing strategies for habitat restoration (C) By studying animal behavior in natural environments (D) By promoting captive breeding programs 4. Which physiological parameter is often used as an indicator of stress in wildlife? (A) Hormone concentrations (B) Blood glucose levels (C) Heart rate (D) Body temperature 5. What role does conservation physiology play in assessing the impact of environmental pollutants on wildlife? (A) Identifying genetic mutations caused by pollutants (B) Monitoring changes in physiological parameters due to exposure (C) Implementing pollution control measures (D) Studying the behavior of polluted animals 6. Which physiological adaptation helps animals survive in extreme cold environments? (A) Increased insulation via thick fur or blubber (B) Reduced heart rate (C) Increased metabolic rate (D) Decreased respiratory rate 7. How does conservation physiology contribute to the management of endangered species? (A) By studying the impact of habitat loss on physiological processes (B) By promoting the introduction of non-native species to boost genetic diversity (C) By implementing breeding programs without considering physiological factors (D) By studying the social behavior of endangered species 8. Which physiological mechanism allows some animals to tolerate high levels of toxins in their diet? (A) Reduced absorption in the gastrointestinal tract (B) Increased kidney filtration rate (C) Enhanced liver detoxification pathways (D) Accelerated metabolic rate 9. How does climate change affect the physiological responses of animals? (A) By decreasing the frequency of extreme weather events (B) By promoting the expansion of suitable habitats for all species (C) By enhancing adaptive capacity through genetic mutations (D) By disrupting migration patterns and breeding cycles 10. Which physiological parameter is often used to assess the reproductive health of wildlife populations? (A) Heart rate (B) Body weight (C) Body temperature (D) Hormone concentrations