The Relationship Between the Insect Hormones Ecdysone and PTTH

question 38

Multiple Choice

The relationship between the insect hormones ecdysone and PTTH

• A)is an example of the interaction between the endocrine and nervous systems.
• B)illustrates homeostasis achieved by positive feedback.
• C)demonstrates that peptide-derived hormones have more widespread effects than steroid hormones.
• D)illustrates homeostasis maintained by antagonistic hormones.
• E)demonstrates competitive inhibition for the hormone receptor.

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