6 Questions
Which type of endocrine organs emerged as vertebrates evolved?
Parathyroid glands
What is the essential role of thyroxine in amphibians?
Controlling metabolic rate
Which hormone promotes growth in all vertebrates?
Growth hormone
What compound does growth hormone induce the liver to release?
Somatomedin
In addition to reproductive tissue effects, what other effect does prolactin have?
Influencing water and Na+ exchanges in amphibians
Apart from controlling metamorphosis in amphibians, what else does the thyroid gland control?
Metabolic rate in mammals
Explore the key differences and similarities between invertebrate and vertebrate endocrine systems. Learn about the evolution of vertebrate endocrine functions and the significance of classical endocrine organs in regulating physiological processes.
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