Which of the following hormones is stimulated by stress?

A) thyroid-stimulating hormone

B) prolactin

C) adrenocorticotropic hormone

D) follicle-stimulating hormone


C) adrenocorticotropic hormone

Adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex to release corticosteroid hormones, most importantly glucocorticoids that help the body to resist stressors.

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A) H2S B) HS- C) S2- D) H2S, HS-, and S2- are all sulfides.

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A chronometer is used for:

a. measuring depth. b. measuring speed. c. measuring time. d. measuring latitude. e. measuring longitude.

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The oxygen content of dry air in the atmosphere 

A. varies depending on the altitude. B. is about 21.0%. C. is inversely proportional to the partial pressure of oxygen. D. is about 0.03%. E. is about 78.1%.

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In the Hardy-Weinberg equation, p2 + 2pq + q2 = 1. If the dominant allele frequency is 0.8, what percent of the population will be homozygous recessive?

A. 0.64 B. 0.16 C. 0.40 D. 0.04 E. 0.32

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