A female cat in heat urinates more often and in many places. Male cats congregate near the urine deposits and fight with each other. Which of the following is a proximate cause of this behavior of increased urination?
A)It announces to the males that she is in heat.
B)Female cats that did this in the past attracted more males.
C)It is a result of hormonal changes associated with her reproductive cycle.
D)The female cat learned the behavior from observing other cats.
E)All of the above are ultimate causes of behavior.

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Increased urination is a behavior that is directly linked to hormonal changes associated with the female cat's reproductive cycle, which is a proximate cause. The other options are ultimate causes; A) announcing her state of heat, B) selecting a male for reproduction, and D) learning from other cats, but they do not explain the direct reason for the increased urination behavior.

A Female Cat in Heat Urinates More Often and in Many