Vertebrate Endocrine Systems
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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?

  • Controlling metabolic rate (correct)
  • Regulating carbohydrate metabolism
  • Inducing liver functions
  • Stimulating protein synthesis

    • Which hormone promotes growth in all vertebrates?

  • Thyroxine
  • Growth hormone (correct)
  • Insulin
  • Glucagon

    • 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?

    <p>Influencing water and Na+ exchanges in amphibians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apart from controlling metamorphosis in amphibians, what else does the thyroid gland control?

    <p>Metabolic rate in mammals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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