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.
A chronometer is used for:
a. measuring depth. b. measuring speed. c. measuring time. d. measuring latitude. e. measuring longitude.
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%.
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