A Mouse Has About the Same Ratio of Brain Weight

question 26

Multiple Choice

A mouse has about the same ratio of brain weight to body weight as a(n)

• A) cat.
• B) whale.
• C) ant.
• D) human.

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Definitions:

Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body burns calories or energy, influencing how quickly or slowly one gains or loses weight.

Thyroid Hormones

Chemical substances produced by the thyroid gland, primarily thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which are crucial in regulating metabolism, energy generation, and overall growth and development.

Inhibin

Polypeptide secreted from the testes that inhibits FSH secretion.

FSH

Follicle-stimulating hormone, a gonadotropin involved in the regulation of reproductive processes including gametogenesis and ovarian follicle development.