Approximately How Far Back in Time Does the Fossil Record

question 26

Multiple Choice

Approximately how far back in time does the fossil record extend?

• A) 3.5 million years
• B) 5.0 million years
• C) 3.5 billion years
• D) 5.0 billion years

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones regulating growth, metabolism, and reproductive functions.

Master Gland

Another term for the pituitary gland, due to its role in regulating critical processes in the body by producing hormones that control other glands.

Organ of Corti

The sensory organ located within the cochlea of the inner ear, responsible for the transduction of sound vibrations into electrical signals.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, crucial in controlling growth, metabolism, and reproductive function.