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Which type of endocrine organs emerged as vertebrates evolved?
Which type of endocrine organs emerged as vertebrates evolved?
- Esophageal glands
- Intestinal glands
- Parathyroid glands (correct)
- Stomach glands
What is the essential role of thyroxine in amphibians?
What is the essential role of thyroxine in amphibians?
- Controlling metabolic rate (correct)
- Regulating carbohydrate metabolism
- Inducing liver functions
- Stimulating protein synthesis
Which hormone promotes growth in all vertebrates?
Which hormone promotes growth in all vertebrates?
- Thyroxine
- Growth hormone (correct)
- Insulin
- Glucagon
What compound does growth hormone induce the liver to release?
What compound does growth hormone induce the liver to release?
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In addition to reproductive tissue effects, what other effect does prolactin have?
In addition to reproductive tissue effects, what other effect does prolactin have?
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Apart from controlling metamorphosis in amphibians, what else does the thyroid gland control?
Apart from controlling metamorphosis in amphibians, what else does the thyroid gland control?
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