Suppose That You Are Studying the Hormonal Control of Metamorphosis

question 33

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you are studying the hormonal control of metamorphosis in amphibians. Also suppose that the anterior pituitary is prevented from releasing TSH. What would you predict to be the effect on tadpoles?

• A) Conversion to frogs would be increased fivefold.
• B) Metamorphosis would be extremely fast.
• C) Metabolism in tadpoles would stop.
• D) Metabolism in tadpoles would be greatly decreased.

Comprehend the physiological basis of sensory information processing and the role of sensory organs.

Identify and describe the effects of sensory adaptation on perception.

Differentiate between various types of pain (inflammatory and neuropathic).

List and explain specific sensory/perceptual systems relevant to human experience.

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