Which of the following best describes the function of cartilage? A)Cartilage provides a stronger structure than bones.
B)Cartilage serves as a cushion between bones.
C)Cartilage takes the place of bone as people grow older.
D)Cartilage prevents the body from being flexible.

What is the name of the tool scientists use to identify a species? species key dichotomous key species marker dichotomous marker

Three of the statements below are true one is false. select the statement that is false. a. a decrease in glucose levels levels triggers an increase in secretion of glucagon by the pancreas. b. high cortisol levels generally cause a decrease in gnrh secretion by the hypothalamus. c. high estrogen levels in the blood will tend to decrease secretion of lh and fsh by the anterior pituitary. d. high igf-1 levels in the blood will tend to decrease growth hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary.

Ryan is a nine-year-old boy whose father wants him to be a soccer player. ryan does not have an aptitude for soccer, and keeps failing miserably at it. his father criticizes him in an attempt to motivate ryan to play better. as per erickson’s psychosocial theory, what is a likely consequence of this criticism? a. ryan may start developing an interest in soccer. b. ryan may develop a respect for his father. c. ryan may develop an inferiority complex. d. ryan may excel at soccer. e. ryan may gain self-esteem.