Which of These Is a Target Organ of Calcitonin

question 172

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a target organ of calcitonin?

• A)small intestine
• B)kidneys
• C)bones
• D)liver

Compare different hypotheses explaining the indirect benefits of female mate choice.

Recognize the impact of sexual conflict on the evolution of reproductive strategies and morphology.

Analyze the strength of sexual selection among males in different species based on reproductive data.

Explain the reversal of sexual dimorphism roles in certain species and its relation to sexual selection theory.

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Definitions:

Bronchioles

The small passages in the lungs that lead air to and from the alveoli, instrumental in the process of breathing.

Gas Exchange

The biological process through which organisms exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide with their environment, fundamental in respiration and photosynthesis.

Medulla Oblongata

Hindbrain region that influences breathing and controls reflexes such as coughing and vomiting.

Pacemaker

A medical device that regulates the heartbeat by sending electrical pulses to stimulate the heart when it is beating too slowly or irregularly.