​Four of the Five Answers Are Duties Performed by Workers

question 35

Multiple Choice

​Four of the five answers are duties performed by workers in eusocial honeybee colonies. Select the exception.

• A)​foraging for food
• B)​maintaining the hive
• C)​caring for young
• D)​laying eggs
• E)​defending the colony

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Definitions:

Cortisone

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthetically, used medicinally to treat inflammation and adrenal insufficiency.

Cortisol

Glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex that responds to stress on a long-term basis; reduces inflammation and promotes protein and fat metabolism.

Adrenal Cortex

Outer portion of the adrenal gland; secretes mineralocorticoids, such as aldosterone, and glucocorticoids, such as cortisol.

Long-Term Stress

Chronic stress experienced over an extended period of time, which can negatively affect health, mood, productivity, and relationships.