Which of the Following Terms Is NOT One of the Families

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms is NOT one of the families of hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex?

• A)mineralocorticoids
• B)epinephrine
• C)glucocorticoids
• D)steroid sex hormones

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Definitions:

Gaseous Exchange

The process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide between an organism and its environment, crucial for respiration.

Stomata

Tiny openings or pores in plant leaves and stems that control gas exchange.

Companion Cells

Specialized cells found in the phloem of flowering plants that manage the transport and metabolism of the products of photosynthesis.

Ground Tissue

The tissue in plants that makes up the majority of a plant's body, involved in photosynthesis, storage, and support.