When walking your male dog, you notice that he urinates on every vertical object in his path. His urine is used to ʺmarkʺ his territory and serves as a chemical signal to other dogs. What does the urine contain?
A) Pheromones
B) Hormones
C) Releasers
D) Apomones

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Pheromones are chemical signals released by animals to communicate with others of the same species. In the context of a male dog marking his territory, the urine contains pheromones that convey information about the dog's presence and territorial claims to other dogs.

When Walking Your Male Dog, You Notice That He Urinates