An Insect Lays Eggs Inside Another Organism and the Young

question 21

Multiple Choice

An insect lays eggs inside another organism and the young consume the tissues of the living host.  This is an example of a____.

• A) parasite
• B) fundamental niche
• C) parasitoid
• D) mutualist
• E) carnivore

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that regulate body temperature, hunger, moods, and the release of hormones from other glands.

Releasing Hormones

Hormones secreted by the hypothalamus that stimulate or inhibit the release of hormones from the pituitary gland.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, crucial for controlling growth, metabolism, and the functioning of other glands.

Prolactin

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that plays an essential role in lactation and can affect fertility.