A Hormone That Is Related to the Amount of Body

question 16

Multiple Choice

A hormone that is related to the amount of body fat is:

• A) insulin.
• B) lipase.
• C) estrogen.
• D) leptin.

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Definitions:

External Fertilization

The process in which gametes meet outside the body, typically when females release eggs and males release sperm into the surrounding water; occurs in most aquatic invertebrates, bony fishes, and amphibians. Compare with internal fertilization.

Protective Environment

A setting or condition designed to prevent harm or damage, typically used in the context of safeguarding human health or ecosystems.

Mitochondria

Organelles in eukaryotic cells that produce energy through cellular respiration.

Sperm

Male reproductive cells designed for fertilization, carrying genetic information to the egg.