The ________ is a shield-shaped endocrine structure in the front of the neck
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
thyroid gland
You might also like to view...
In agricultural genomics, scientists have learned to insert important and advantageous traits from one species into another resulting in higher quality crops and better yields. What do we call it when an organism has traits from another species?
a. alien b. polymorphism c. transgenic d. interdisciplinary
Which of the following is NOT true about the
enzyme, lipoprotein lipase?
a. its concentration decreases with exercises b. it allows muscles to take up fatty acids c. increased levels decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease d. it allows muscles to take up triglycerides e. all of these are true about lipoprotein lipase
Regulation in biological systems depends on feedback, which is an example of information flow. When diabetes destroys insulin-producing cells, what information flow is disrupted?
A) The body is unable to send signals that indicate the amount of sugar in the blood. B) Cells in the bladder are no longer able to send signals when the bladder fills. C) The pancreas is unable to produce enzymes to break down proteins. D) Appetite signals no longer regulate feeding.
Release of most hormones is controlled by:
A) positive feedback. B) DNA. C) internal enzyme levels. D) negative feedback. E) the cerebrum.