Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) triggers the release of _____ in response to stress.

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


Answer: glucocorticoids

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A) The centipede had its spiracles open the entire time. B) The centipede had its spiracles closed the entire time. C) The centipede had its spiracles open when carbon dioxide (CO2) emission peaked and closed when CO2 emission was low. D) The centipede had its spiracles closed when carbon dioxide (CO2) emission peaked and open when CO2 emission was low.

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Humans are susceptible to scurvy because

A. they cannot synthesize amino acids. B. they do not have enough adipose tissue for vitamin A storage. C. they cannot synthesize vitamin C. D. they have a high incidence of fruit allergies. E. constant seasickness and nausea on long voyages leads to weakness and anemia.

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________ are required organic compounds because they are essential cell components or precursors of such components that cannot be synthesized by the organism. (2 words)

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

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Which is a healthy BMI

A. 38 B. 20 C. 16 D. 27

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