Which of the Following Groups Is Often Referred to as the "Mother

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following groups is often referred to as the "mother culture" of Mesoamerican Mexico?

• A) Aztecs
• B) Olmecs
• C) Maya
• D) Mixtecs

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Definitions:

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism and calcium balance.

Zona Fasciculata

The middle layer of the adrenal cortex that produces glucocorticoids, essential for carbohydrate metabolism and inflammation control.

Zona Glomerulosa

The outermost layer of the adrenal cortex, involved in the production of mineralocorticoids like aldosterone.

Zona Reticularis

The innermost layer of the adrenal cortex that produces androgenic steroids.