Compared with the Background Rate of Extinction, Currently ___________

question 59

Multiple Choice

Compared with the background rate of extinction, currently ___________.

• A) species are going extinct much faster than in the past
• B) the rate of extinction is more than 100 times higher
• C) humans are greatly enhancing the rate of extinction
• D) Both A and C are correct.
• E) All of the above answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Thromboxanes

A group of eicosanoids known for their role in vasoconstriction, platelet aggregation, and blood clot formation.

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood by inhibiting bone resorption.

Adrenal Cortex Secretions

Hormones produced by the outer layer of the adrenal glands, including cortisol, aldosterone, and androgen precursors, which regulate various bodily functions.

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone responsible for the development and maintenance of male physical characteristics and reproductive tissues.