All of the following are functions of the anterior pituitary gland except which one?
A. Stimulates the production of sperm
B. Regulates daily biological rhythms
C. Causes widespread tissue growth
D. Stimulates the secretion of thyroid hormone
Answer: B
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Squamous cells are flattened and scale-like when mature
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The walls of the alveoli are composed of two types of cells, type I and type II alveolar cells. The function of type II alveolar cells is to ________
A) replace mucus in the alveoli B) protect the lungs from bacterial invasion C) trap dust and other debris D) secrete surfactant
Fresh water vertebrates
a. are hyper-osmotic regulators. b. produce large volumes of hypotonic urine. c. maintain lower internal osmolarities in order to minimize water intake. d. are adapted to take in ions of sodium, chlorine and calcium by means of gills, chloride cells and moist skin. e. all these.