Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Echinoderms

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of echinoderms?

• A)adult is radially symmetrical
• B)locomotion by muscles
• C)endoskeleton of spiny,calcium-rich plates
• D)larva is bilaterally symmetrical
• E)both sexual and asexual reproduction

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Adrenal

Referring to the adrenal glands or their function, which is to produce hormones like cortisol and adrenaline that help control stress, metabolism, blood pressure, and other vital functions.

Endocrine System

A network of glands and organs that produce, store, and secrete hormones to regulate the body's metabolism, growth, and development.

Secretes Hormones

The physiological process where certain glands or cells release hormones into the bloodstream or surrounding tissues, influencing various bodily functions.

Cerebral Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, each of which controls the opposite side of the body and has specialized functions, with the left hemisphere typically managing language and analytical tasks and the right hemisphere focusing on spatial and creative tasks.