Which Is Not a Principle of Growth and Development

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which is not a principle of growth and development?

• A)The process starts at fertilization and continues until death.
• B)The process proceeds from the simple to the complex.
• C)The process occurs in a sequence,order,and pattern.
• D)The rate of the process is even and at a set pace.

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Definitions:

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose by cells.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer portion of the adrenal gland that produces steroid hormones including cortisol and aldosterone.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels, acting as a counter-regulatory hormone to insulin.

Progesterone

A steroid hormone released by the corpus luteum and important in the regulation of reproduction, preparing the uterus for implantation of a fertilized egg and maintaining pregnancy.