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1. Introduction to Biology2h 42m
2. Chemistry3h 37m
3. Water1h 26m
4. Biomolecules2h 23m
5. Cell Components2h 26m
6. The Membrane2h 31m
7. Energy and Metabolism2h 0m
8. Respiration2h 40m
9. Photosynthesis2h 49m
10. Cell Signaling59m
11. Cell Division2h 47m
12. Meiosis2h 0m
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14. DNA Synthesis2h 27m
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16. Regulation of Expression3h 31m
17. Viruses37m
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18. Biotechnology2h 58m
19. Genomics17m
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28. Plants1h 22m
29. Fungi36m
- Fungi
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- Fungi Reproduction
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30. Overview of Animals34m
- Overview of Animals
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31. Invertebrates1h 2m
32. Vertebrates50m
33. Plant Anatomy1h 3m
34. Vascular Plant Transport1h 2m
- Water Potential
  1h 2m
35. Soil37m
- Soil and Nutrients
  20m
- Nitrogen Fixation
  16m
36. Plant Reproduction47m
- Flowers
  33m
- Seeds
  14m
37. Plant Sensation and Response1h 9m
38. Animal Form and Function1h 19m
39. Digestive System1h 10m
- Digestion
  1h 3m
- Blood Sugar Homeostasis
  7m
40. Circulatory System1h 49m
41. Immune System1h 12m
42. Osmoregulation and Excretion50m
- Osmoregulation and Excretion
  50m
43. Endocrine System1h 4m
- Endocrine System
  1h 4m
44. Animal Reproduction1h 2m
- Animal Reproduction
  1h 2m
45. Nervous System1h 55m
- Neurons and Action Potentials
  1h 8m
- Central and Peripheral Nervous System
  46m
46. Sensory Systems46m
- Sensory System
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47. Muscle Systems23m
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  23m
48. Ecology3h 11m
49. Animal Behavior28m
- Animal Behavior
  28m
50. Population Ecology3h 41m
51. Community Ecology2h 46m
52. Ecosystems2h 36m
53. Conservation Biology24m
- Conservation Biology
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Problem 4

Textbook Question

Which hormone is incorrectly paired with its action?
a. Oxytocin — stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth
b. Thyroxine — inhibits metabolic processes
c. ACTH — stimulates the release of glucocorticoids by the adrenal cortex
d. Melatonin — affects biological rhythms and seasonal reproduction

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Identify the function of each hormone listed in the options.

Oxytocin is known to stimulate uterine contractions during childbirth, so option a is correctly paired.

Thyroxine is a hormone that generally stimulates metabolic processes, not inhibits them, so option b is incorrectly paired.

ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone) stimulates the release of glucocorticoids by the adrenal cortex, making option c correctly paired.

Melatonin is involved in regulating biological rhythms and seasonal reproduction, so option d is correctly paired.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Hormone Function

Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate various physiological processes in the body. Each hormone has specific target tissues and functions. For example, oxytocin is known for stimulating uterine contractions during childbirth, while thyroxine generally increases metabolic processes, not inhibits them. Understanding these functions is crucial for identifying incorrect pairings.

Thyroxine

Thyroxine, also known as T4, is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland. It plays a critical role in regulating metabolism, heart rate, and body temperature. Contrary to the statement in the question, thyroxine typically stimulates metabolic processes, enhancing the body's energy production and consumption.

Biological Rhythms

Biological rhythms are natural cycles in physiological processes, such as the sleep-wake cycle, influenced by internal and external factors. Melatonin, produced by the pineal gland, is a hormone that regulates these rhythms, particularly the sleep-wake cycle, and can also influence seasonal reproduction in some animals. Understanding these rhythms helps in comprehending melatonin's role in the body.