The Lasting Contribution of Charles Ledger,an Adventurer and Entrepreneur Whose

question 52

Multiple Choice

The lasting contribution of Charles Ledger,an adventurer and entrepreneur whose travels ranged from Bolivia and Peru to Australia was:

• A) to import alpacas to Australia.
• B) to introduce South American and Australia to double-entry bookkeeping.
• C) to make possible a cure for malaria by spreading seeds for the tree that produces quinine to European colonies.
• D) to create a new textile industry for alpaca wool in Algeria.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamic Hormone

A type of hormone secreted by the hypothalamus that regulates various physiological processes, including temperature control, sleep, and hunger.

Reproductive Cycles

The regular sequence of events involving the reproductive system that can lead to the production of offspring, seen across various organisms.

GnRH

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone, a key hormone in the regulation of sexual development and function, stimulating the release of other hormones.

Theca Interna

A layer of cells surrounding the ovarian follicle that secretes estrogen and other hormones during the female menstrual cycle.