Asked by Ariella Ruggiero on Jul 07, 2024
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Which hormone stimulates insect growth and molting?
A) Ecdysiotropin
B) Juvenile hormone
C) Histamine
D) Pheromone
E) Ecdysone
Ecdysiotropin
A hormone that stimulates the process of ecdysis, or molting, in arthropods.
Ecdysone
See molting hormone.
Juvenile Hormone
An insect hormone that regulates development, reproduction, and other physiological functions, preventing the development into an adult.
- Interpret the roles and functions of different hormones in human physiology.
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Thomas SandersJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Ecdysone is the hormone responsible for stimulating growth and molting in insects.
Learning Objectives
- Interpret the roles and functions of different hormones in human physiology.