Fungi Called _________ Are Often Found in Association with Plant

question 63

Short Answer

Fungi called _________ are often found in association with plant roots where they contribute nutrients and water to the plant and receive carbohydrates produced by photosynthesis.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Glands

Endocrine glands located on top of each kidney that secrete more than 30 different hormones to deal with stress, regulate salt intake, and provide a secondary source of sex hormones affecting the sexual changes that occur during adolescence.

Pancreas

An organ in the digestive and endocrine system that produces enzymes for digestion and hormones such as insulin for blood sugar regulation.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain that regulates sleep and wakefulness.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, which regulates sleep-wake cycles and seasonal functions.