Inflammasomes

Multiprotein complex that promotes inflammation by processing inactive precursor forms of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1 and IL-18.

Proinflammatory cytokines IL-1β, TNF, and IL-6. 

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Natural selection will favor those individuals that allocate their resources in a way that achieves maximum fitness.

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Trade off - A giving up of one thing in return for another.

Causes of trade off

More mortality in their offspring 

Limitation of food

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1. OFFSPRING NUMBER VERSUS OFFSPRING SIZE

2. OFFSPRING NUMBER VERSUS PARENTAL CARE

3. FECUNDITY AND PARENTAL CARE VERSUS PARENTAL SURVIVAL

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Type of iteroparity

Seasonal iteroparity - have distinct breeding seasons 

Continuous iteroparity- reproduce at any time of the year.