The Plant Growth Response to Touch Is Known as

question 12

Multiple Choice

The plant growth response to touch is known as

• A)gravitropism.
• B)thigmotropism.
• C)bolting.
• D)geotropism.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Glands

Small, triangular glands located on top of both kidneys that produce a variety of hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, which regulate metabolism, immune response, and stress responses.

Gonads

The primary reproductive organs in animals, specifically the testes in males and ovaries in females, responsible for producing gametes and sex hormones.

Pituitary Gland

A small endocrine gland located in the base of the skull, called the "master gland," responsible for controlling and regulating numerous other endocrine glands and body functions.

Thyroid Gland

A gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating growth and development through the rate of metabolism.