Which example illustrates an olfactory cue that may attract a bull to a cow?
Answer
Pheromones in vaginal secretions or urine
Explanation
The slides state that bulls may be attracted to cows by **olfactory cues**, including pheromones in vaginal secretions and urine detected through smell. The other choices represent acoustic or tactile communication examples, or a learned feeding cue, rather than the specified olfactory attractants.\n\n**Key takeaway:** Smell can convey reproductive information through chemical cues.\n\n**Glossary:** **Olfactory**: Related to smell; **vaginal secretion**: Fluid released from the vagina.
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