In a Species of Turtles You Are Studying, You Find

question 31

Multiple Choice

In a species of turtles you are studying, you find that when eggs are incubated at a low temperature, the hatched turtle will be male. Eggs incubated at a high temperature yield females, and intermediate temperatures lead to both male and female offpsring. This mode of sex determination is most similar to that in

• A) insects.
• B) birds.
• C) bees.
• D) alligators.

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Definitions:

Gamma Cells

Gamma cells, often referred to in the context of the pancreas as pancreatic gamma cells, are a type of cell responsible for the regulation of certain hormones, although less commonly discussed compared to alpha and beta cells.

Glucagon

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

Liver

A vital organ in vertebrates that performs a wide range of functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Brain

The organ located in the head of an organism, integral for controlling most of the body's functions, including awareness, movement, sensation, thought, and memory.