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A.
Release regulatory chemicals linked to nervous control
B.
Produce feathers
C.
Carry oxygen only
D.
Make calcium carbonate shells
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Correct Answer: A. Release regulatory chemicals linked to nervous control
Explanation:
Many invertebrates use neurosecretory cells, blending nervous and endocrine functions. These cells release chemicals that regulate growth, reproduction, and behavior.
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A.
Receptor presence
B.
Blood color
C.
Body size
D.
Skin thickness
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Correct Answer: A. Receptor presence
Explanation:
Target tissues respond only when they have the appropriate receptor and signaling machinery. Circulation alone does not guarantee a response.
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A.
Another larval molt rather than adult transformation
B.
Immediate mammalian lactation
C.
Loss of all cuticle
D.
Formation of vertebrate thyroid
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Correct Answer: A. Another larval molt rather than adult transformation
Explanation:
Ecdysone triggers molting, while juvenile hormone determines the character of the molt. High juvenile hormone favors larval traits.
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A.
Both invertebrates and vertebrates
B.
Only mammals
C.
Only birds
D.
Only animals with hair
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Correct Answer: A. Both invertebrates and vertebrates
Explanation:
Chemical regulation is widespread across animal groups. Invertebrates use endocrine and neuroendocrine signals for molting, growth, reproduction, and metabolism.
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A.
Activate or block hormone receptors incorrectly
B.
Build bones directly
C.
Replace all neurons
D.
Digest blood cells
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Correct Answer: A. Activate or block hormone receptors incorrectly
Explanation:
Endocrine disruptors can interfere with normal signaling by mimicking, blocking, or altering hormone pathways. This can affect development, reproduction, and metabolism.
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A.
Maintains internal variables near a set point
B.
Always amplifies changes indefinitely
C.
Prevents any response to stimuli
D.
Works only in insects
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Correct Answer: A. Maintains internal variables near a set point
Explanation:
Negative feedback counteracts deviations from a normal range. It is a central principle in homeostasis, including glucose, calcium, temperature, and hormone regulation.
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A.
Melatonin
B.
Insulin
C.
Glucagon
D.
Ecdysone
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Correct Answer: A. Melatonin
Explanation:
Melatonin from the pineal gland is associated with circadian rhythms and responses to darkness. It helps coordinate daily physiological cycles.
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A.
Prolactin
B.
Adrenaline
C.
Parathyroid hormone
D.
Juvenile hormone
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Correct Answer: A. Prolactin
Explanation:
Prolactin stimulates milk production in mammary glands. Oxytocin causes milk ejection, so the two hormones have related but different functions.
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A.
Oxytocin
B.
Glucagon
C.
Calcitonin
D.
Ecdysone
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Correct Answer: A. Oxytocin
Explanation:
Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions and milk ejection in mammals. It is released from the posterior pituitary.
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A.
TSH
B.
Insulin
C.
Adrenaline
D.
Melatonin
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Correct Answer: A. TSH
Explanation:
Thyroid-stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary stimulates thyroid hormone production. It is part of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis.
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A.
Controls many pituitary hormone secretions
B.
Stores all blood cells
C.
Forms insect cuticle
D.
Digest fats in intestine
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Correct Answer: A. Controls many pituitary hormone secretions
Explanation:
The hypothalamus links nervous and endocrine systems. It releases factors that regulate the pituitary and receives feedback from circulating hormones.
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A.
Antidiuretic hormone
B.
Insulin
C.
Adrenaline
D.
Calcitonin
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Correct Answer: A. Antidiuretic hormone
Explanation:
Antidiuretic hormone increases water reabsorption in kidney collecting ducts, helping maintain body water balance and osmotic homeostasis.