The term for any hormone that controls the secretion of another hormone is a ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


trophic hormone

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A. an increase in glycogen. B. an increase in the permeability of the cell membrane to glucose. C. an increase in the formation of fat. D. an increase in the concentration of blood glucose.

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Crossing over is important for ________.

increasing genetic variability preventing mutations limiting genetic recombination maintaining chromosome structure

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The foramen of Monro connects the lateral ventricles with the third ventricle.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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When a patient is experiencing a fever, the ________ resets the body's temperature set point.

A. brain B. hypothalamus C. adrenal gland D. pituitary gland

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