What Does OARS Stand For

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Essay

What does OARS stand for?

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Definitions:

Hibernation

A state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter to survive when food is scarce, characterized by lower body temperature, slow breathing, and heart rate.

Ecdysone

Steroid hormone that controls molting in arthropods.

Molting Hormone

A hormone, also known as ecdysone, that triggers the molting process in arthropods, leading to shedding of the exoskeleton and growth.

Corticotropin

Also known as adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), it is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex.