The Largest Fraction of Land Area on Earth Is Found

question 4

Multiple Choice

The largest fraction of land area on Earth is found in the

• A) tropics.
• B) temperate zone.
• C) boreal forests.
• D) tundra.
• E) Southern hemisphere.

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Definitions:

Glucagon

Glucagon is a hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver.

Progesterone

A hormone produced mainly by the ovaries involved in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex involved in the body's stress response, metabolism, and immune system regulation.

Prolactin

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland, primarily involved in milk production of mammals.