When did soft-bodied, multi-celled animals first appear?

a) soon after precambrian time ended

b) late in precambrian time

c) very early in precambrian time

d) in the middle of precambrian time

Which statement describes an endocrine function rather than an exocrine function? a. salivary glands release saliva into the mouth. b. sweat glands release sweat onto the skin c. the pineal gland releases melatonin into the blood. d. esophageal glands release mucus into the esophagus.

The large increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide in the last 50 years most likely comes from a. an increase in cellular respiration b. increased decomposition by bacteria c. an increase in the burning of fossil fuels d. an increase in photosynthesis

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the parathyroid hormone? a. it decreases the blood calcium level and decreases blood phosphorus level. b. it decreases the blood calcium level and increases the blood phosphorus level. c. it increases the blood calcium level and increases blood phosphorus level. d. it increases the blood calcium level and decreases blood phosphorus level.