A tropic hormone is a substance that stimulates another endocrine gland to secrete its hormones.

a. true
b. false


Ans: a. true

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A. cornea. B. sclera. C. choroids. D. retina.

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Sites where information regarding reflexes is processed include the spinal nuclei and the ________.

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

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