The Wing of a Bird and the Wing of an Insect

question 1

Multiple Choice

The wing of a bird and the wing of an insect are examples of _________ structures

• A)homologous
• B)analogous
• C)isologous

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Definitions:

Parathyroid Gland

Small glands located in the neck behind the thyroid that regulate calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.

Milk Production

The biological process by which mammals produce milk from mammary glands to nourish their young.

Prolactin

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production in mammals after childbirth.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in childbirth and lactation, also associated with empathy, trust, sexual activity, and relationship-building.