Why Do Elephants Face the Threat of Extinction While Cows

question 105

Multiple Choice

Why do elephants face the threat of extinction while cows do not?

• A)cattle are a valuable source of income for many people and elephants have no market value
• B)there is a high demand for products that come only from the cow
• C)there are still lots of cattle that roam free, while most elephants are in zoos
• D)cattle are owned by ranchers, while elephants are owned by no-one

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Definitions:

Tropic Hormones

Hormones that stimulate the release of other hormones from their target glands.

Tetraiodothyronine

Also known as thyroxine or T4, it's a thyroid hormone that plays crucial roles in metabolism and growth.

Thyroxine

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland, essential for regulating metabolism, growth, and development.

Relaxin

Polypeptide hormone secreted by the corpus luteum and placenta during pregnancy; facilitates the birth process by causing a softening and lengthening of the pubic symphysis and cervix.