Vervet Monkeys Use Specific Vocalizations to Refer to Predators Such

question 51

True/False

Vervet monkeys use specific vocalizations to refer to predators such as snakes, birds of prey, and leopards.

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Definitions:

Somatostatin

A hormone that inhibits the release of several other hormones, such as growth hormone and insulin, playing a crucial role in regulating the endocrine system and cell proliferation.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that increases blood glucose levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver.

Exophthalmia

A condition where the eyeballs protrude abnormally, often due to thyroid disease, causing a distinctive bulging of the eyes.

Thyroid Hormone

Hormones produced by the thyroid gland, crucial for regulation of metabolism, energy generation, and the growth and development of the body.