Classify the following as either part of the rapid response (R) to stress mediated by the sympathetic nervous system or the prolonged (P) response of the endocrine system: 1. maintains gas exchange. 2. maintains fuel levels. 3. maintains body defenses. 4. redirects blood flow.
Commonly known as: (Cougar, Mountain lion, Puma, Panther) Scientifically called: Puma concolor coryi Domain: Eukarya Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Felidae Subfamily: Felinae Genus: Puma Species: concolor Subspecies: coryi
Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Cougar(noun) an American feline quadruped (Felis concolor), resembling the African panther in size and habits. Its color is tawny, without spots; hence writers often called it the American lion. Called also puma, panther, mountain lion, and catamount.