In Cases Where the Plasma Concentration of an Ion or Nutrient

question 38

True/False

In cases where the plasma concentration of an ion or nutrient affects the secretion rate of a hormone,the affected hormone is usually a regulator of the homeostasis of that ion or nutrient.

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Definitions:

Ulva

A genus of green algae, commonly known as sea lettuce, which is found in marine environments worldwide.

Saprotrophs

Organisms that feed on and decompose dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the environment.

Diatoms

A major group of algae, specifically microalgae, characterized by their unique cell walls composed of silica.

Unicellular Alga

A single-celled microorganism in the algae family, which conducts photosynthesis and lives in aquatic environments.