Which Control Path Leads to the Release of Follicle Stimulating

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which control path leads to the release of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) from the anterior pituitary?

• A) The hypothalamus and pituitary stimulate a peripheral endocrine gland.
• B) The nervous system stimulates a gland directly.
• C) Changing plasma levels of a substance stimulate a gland directly.

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Definitions:

Root Epidermis

The outermost layer of cells in the root of a plant, responsible for absorption of water and minerals from the soil.

Periderm

The protective outer tissue of woody plants and trees, replacing the epidermis as the plant grows.

Lateral Roots

Roots that branch off from the main root to increase the plant's ability to absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

Cortex

In biology, the outer layer of an organ or structure, such as the cerebral cortex of the brain or the cortex of a plant root or stem.