Animal Sounds: Explore the Vocalizations of the Animal Kingdom

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a purpose of animal vocalizations?

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Regulating body temperature

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Attracting mates

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Defending territory

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Communicating danger

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a vocalization used by animals to communicate?

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Echolocation

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Chirping

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Barking

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Hissing

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a type of bird vocalization?

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Growl

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Song

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Call

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Display

Question 4

What is the primary function of canine vocalizations?

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To communicate with their pack

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To attract mates

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To defend territory

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To hunt prey

Question 5

What is the term for a vocalization that is used to establish or maintain territory?

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Territorial call

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Contact call

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Alarm call

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Distress call

Question 6

What is the evolutionary significance of vocalizations in animals?

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To all of the above

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To aid in mate selection

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To enhance group cohesion

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To defend against predators

Question 7

What is the primary sensory organ used by animals for vocal communication?

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Ears

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Eyes

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Nose

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Tongue

Question 8

How do animals use vocalizations to express emotions?

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To all of the above

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To convey fear

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To show affection

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To indicate aggression

Question 9

Which type of bird has a complex song of over 200 notes?

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Nightingale

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Sparrow

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Robin

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Blackbird

Question 10

Which type of animal vocalization is NOT made by animals?

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Whispers

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Songs

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Calls

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Clicks

Question 11

Distinguish between a song and a call in animal vocalizations.

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Songs are intricate and learned, while calls are simple and innate.

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Calls are intricate and learned, while songs are simple and innate.

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Songs are used within species, while calls are used between species.

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No difference exists between songs and calls.

Question 12

How can you design an experiment to study the unique sounds made by a particular animal?

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Observe the animal in its natural environment and record its vocalizations using a microphone.

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Use a computer to create random sounds and play them to the animal.

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Read scientific articles about the vocalizations of the animal's species and apply the information to the animal.

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a method of vocal communication used by animals?

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Screeching

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Songs

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Alarm calls

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Purring

Question 14

Dogs primarily use what form of vocal communication?

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Barks

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Whines

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Howls

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Body language

Question 15

Which of the following is a characteristic of a bird's courtship song?

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Repetitive and complex

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Short and simple

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Low-pitched and rhythmic

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Loud and aggressive

Question 16

What is the primary function of an animal's alarm call?

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Warn of predators

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Attract mates

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Defend territory

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Find food

Question 17

What type of vocalization do birds use to establish and defend their territories?

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Song

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Call

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Whistle

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Coo

Question 18

Which of the following animals uses echolocation **primarily** for hunting and navigating?

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Bats

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Whales

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Dolphins

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Owls

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a **tactile** vocalization?

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A cat purring

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A dog barking

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A bird singing

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A cricket chirping

Question 20

What is the study of animal vocalizations called?

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Bioacoustics

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Ethology

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Zoology

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Ornithology

Question 21

Which animal is famous for its complex and elaborate songs?

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Nightingale

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Dolphin

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Chimpanzee

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Elephant

Question 22

Which sense do animals **primarily** use to detect and understand vocalizations?

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Hearing

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Smell

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Sight

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Touch

Question 23

What do animals like bats and dolphins use ultrasonic vocalizations for?

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Echolocation

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Courtship

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Territorial defense

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Warning signals

Question 24

What is the name for the scientific study of animal communication?

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Bioacoustics

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Zoology

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Ethology

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Ecology

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a type of animal vocalization?

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Dancing

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Song

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Bark

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Clicking

Question 26

Which animal is known for its complex vocal repertoire?

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Dolphin

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Cat

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Cow

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Snake

Question 27

True or false: Animal vocalizations are always inherited.

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False

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True

Question 28

How does environmental noise affect animals' ability to communicate using vocalizations?

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It can make it harder for animals to hear each other.

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It can make it easier for animals to find food.

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It can help animals to attract mates.

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It has no impact on animals' ability to communicate.

Question 29

What is the scientific term for a complex vocalization that often has multiple syllables?

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Song

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Chorus

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Serenade

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Symphony

Question 30

Which animal makes infrasonic vocalizations?

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Elephant

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Dog

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Cat

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Bird

Question 31

What is the name of the organ in a bird's throat that produces sound?

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Syrinx

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Trachea

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Larynx

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Esophagus

Question 32

Which animal is known for its ability to copy the sounds of other animals?

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Parrot

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Dolphin

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Monkey

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Horse

Question 33

What do we call the study of animal communication using vocalizations?

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Bioacoustics

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Zoology

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Ethology

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Physiology

Question 34

How do environmental factors, such as habitat and competition, affect the range of sounds that different bird species can make?

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Habitat type and competition for resources

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Time of day and season

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Availability of food sources

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Geographic location

Question 35

Why do birds sing?

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To attract mates and defend territory

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To find food

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To communicate with their young

Question 36

What is the primary function of alarm calls in animals?

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To warn others of danger

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To establish social hierarchies

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To attract mates

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To find food

Question 37

Which part of an animal's body is responsible for producing sound?

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Vocal cords

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Lungs

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Eyes

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Ears

Question 38

What is the term for a high-pitched, repetitive vocalization used by some animals to attract mates?

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Trill

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Chirp

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Bark

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Roar

Question 39

Which of the following animals is known for its distinctive howling vocalization?

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Wolf

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Bird

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Cat

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Elephant

Question 40

What is the main evolutionary significance of animal vocalizations?

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To facilitate communication, survival, and reproduction

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To make noise

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To attract attention

Question 41

Which of the following is a characteristic of infrasonic vocalizations?

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Low frequency, below the range of human hearing

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High frequency, audible to humans

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Used exclusively for mating calls

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Produced by all animals

Question 42

In what way do animals use vocalizations to establish and maintain social hierarchies?

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To assert dominance, attract followers, and resolve conflicts

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To navigate their environment

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To find food

Question 43

Which type of vocalization is used by animals to primarily attract mates?

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Courtship calls

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Territorial calls

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Warning calls

Question 44

What is the primary benefit of vocalizations for animals?

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To enhance survival and reproductive success

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To aid in navigation

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To express emotions

Question 45

What is the main function of alarm calls in animals?

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To alert others of potential danger

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To express hunger or distress

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To defend their territory

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To locate other individuals

Question 46

Which group of animals is well-known for its complex and diverse vocalizations?

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Birds

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Reptiles

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Insects

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Fish

Question 47

What is the primary purpose of distress calls in animals?

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To signal to others that they need assistance

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To attract mates

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To warn of danger

Question 48

How do innate vocalizations differ from learned vocalizations?

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Innate vocalizations are genetically programmed, while learned vocalizations are acquired through experience

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Learned vocalizations are more complex than innate vocalizations

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Innate vocalizations are louder than learned vocalizations

Question 49

Which animal has a remarkable ability to imitate the vocalizations of other species?

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Parrots

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Dolphins

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Chimpanzees

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Whales

Question 50

How do hormones influence vocalizations in animals?

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Hormones can regulate the timing and intensity of vocalizations

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Hormones have no effect on vocal production

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Hormones determine the type of vocalization produced