The hypophyseal fossa of the sella turcica, surrounds the pituitary gland, and is a part of the ________ bone.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
sphenoid
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Which of the following statements best describes the effect of climate on biome distribution?
A) Average annual temperature and precipitation are sufficient to predict which biome will be found in an area. B) Seasonal fluctuation of temperature is not a limiting factor in biome distribution if areas have the same annual temperature and precipitation means. C) The average climate and pattern of climate are important in determining biome distribution. D) Temperate forests and grasslands are different biomes because they receive a different quality and quantity of sunlight, even though they have essentially the same annual temperature and precipitation. E) Correlation of climate with biome distribution is sufficient to determine the cause of biome patterns.
The synthesis of sugar molecules through the process of photosynthesis requires energy absorbed from sunlight. Bearing this in mind, what kind of reaction is photosynthesis?
A. exergonic B. endergonic C. catabolic D. feedback
Insufficient production of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary may result in
A) diabetes insipidus. B) a drop in blood glucose levels. C) acromegaly. D) dwarfism. E) gigantism.
Match the numbered terms to the descriptions that follow. For each item, choose all appropriate terms, but only appropriate terms.
1. autotroph 2. heterotroph 3. phototroph 4. chemotroph a prokaryote that obtains both energy and carbon as it decomposes dead organisms a) 1, 3, and 4 b) 2 and 4 c) 4 only d) 1 only e) 1 and 3