The endocrine system is composed of the following:
1) hypothalamus
2) pituitary gland
3) thyroid and parathyroids
4) adrenal glands
5) pineal gland and gonads
6) pancreas
Pituitary gland is involved in gigantism. Pituitary gland produces the growth hormone. Excessive growth hormone released by the pituitary may result to gigantism.
The enlargement of the thyroid gland is called goiter. It is a symptom of hypherthyroidism, a condition wherein levels of thyroid hormones in the blood are highly excessive.
The Energy-Requiring Steps of Glycolysis. In the first half of glycolysis, energy in the form of two ATP molecules is required to transform glucose into two three-carbon molecules.
Answer:
- Individuals are variable.
- Some variations are passed down.
- More offspring are produced than can survive;
- Survival and reproduction are not random.
- The history of earth is long.
Explanation:
Plant Roots. The root system of a plant constantly provides the stems and leaves with water and dissolved minerals. In order to accomplish this the roots must grow into new regions of the soil. The growth and metabolism of the plant root system is supported by the process of photosynthesis occurring in the leaves.
