Adispose cells produce a hormone called _____ that is being studied as a contributing factor in cardiovascular disease and childhood diabetes.

REFE 1. Insect larvae, such as caterpillars or maggots, grow by shedding their skin in a process called moulting. When an insect larva moults, it can either become a larger, new larva or it can turn into a pupa. This process is controlled by hormones, one of which is called juvenile hormone or JH. High levels of JH cause the larva to become an even bigger larva wher moults. When the amount of JH falls below a certain level, the larva turns Into a pupa. (a) What would happen to the larva shown in the picture if the level of JH always stays high? (b) What effect would this have on the number of this species of insect in a particular area? A particularly annoying group of insects feeds on stored grain such as rice. The adults lay their eggs on the rice grains and the larvae eat the rice. Unfortunately, these insects are becoming increasingly resistant to insecticides. Research scientists are now beginning to look at a group of chemicals which resemble JH as a means of controlling these…

Scientists have noticed a disturbing trend in the freshwater ecosystems in North America: a large number of male fish are found to contain female egg cells growing inside their testes. The feminization of male fish is called intersex, and its exact cause is still baffling many scientists. Many studies have shown that intersex can be induced when male fish are exposed to endocrine disruptors. An endocrine disruptor stimulates or inhibits the endocrine system, causing either an increase or decrease in hormone production. However, it is easier to demonstrate the direct cause and effect in a laboratory environment where the fish are only exposed to a single endocrine disruptor. In nature, there are many other variables such as low oxygen levels or warmer water temperatures that could also cause feminization in fish. Identify two reasons why we should be concerned about the feminization of fish.

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An endocrine hormones cause responses in _____.   A all of the cells throughout the body   B only those cells that have receptors for that hormone   C only cells located nearby where the hormone is secreted   D only cells whose plasma membrane the hormone is able to pass through

Scientists have noticed a disturbing trend in the freshwater ecosystems in North America: a large number of male fish are found to contain female egg cells growing inside their testes. The feminization of male fish is called intersex, and its exact cause is still baffling many scientists. Many studies have shown that intersex can be induced when male fish are exposed to endocrine disruptors. An endocrine disruptor stimulates or inhibits the endocrine system, causing either an increase or decrease in hormone production. However, it is easier to demonstrate the direct cause and effect in a laboratory environment where the fish are only exposed to a single endocrine disruptor. In nature, there are many other variables such as low oxygen levels or warmer water temperatures that could also cause feminization in fish. Name two endocrine disruptors, identify their source and explain how they can get into freshwater bodies? An example has been given.  Endocrine Disruptor: DDT…

" Endothelial cells lining the walls of blood vessels secrete nitric oxide. This nitric oxide causes the nearby smooth muscle cells in blood vessel wall to relax. Here, nitric oxide is acting as _____ hormone."     an autocrine     an endocrine     a paracrine

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