Horace was born 26 weeks after conception. he now is a healthy, happy 2-year-old. horace's ability to survive after being born so early was due in part to his reaching the term of postnatal development germinal period neurogenesis point age of viability

What sentence best supports the statement that hormones are involved in the regulation of homeostasis? a. the hormone erythropoeitin increases the production of red blood cells when oxygen levels are low. b. the hormone oxytocin promotes labor contractions of the uterus during childbirth. c. the hormone melatonin induces sleep and its production is slowed by exposure to light. d. the hormone cortisol suppresses the immune system and is produced when the body is under stress.

The fruit of a certain plant is sweet and fleshy. the seeds of this plant have a seed coat that is fairly tough. the seeds germinate better if they are exposed to acid, or scarification. what is the most likely type of dispersal for this seed? water animal wind

Choose the correct words to complete the sentences related to genetic screening. is a procedure that is used during pregnancy to detect genetic defects. is extracted from the uterus and used to identify genetic disorders?