Q. Food web provides stability to an ecosystem because: 

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Which of the following are incorrectly paired?

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A meal rich in proteins containing the amino acids that stimulate insulin secretion but low in carbohydrates does not cause hypoglycemia because':

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#Question id: 34141

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I. Oxytocin causes contraction of the smooth muscle of the uterus.

II. The suckling of an infant at the breast stimulates the touch receptors, the nuclei are stimulated, oxytocin is released.

III. The sensitivity of the uterine musculature to oxytocin is enhanced by estrogen.

IV. Progesterone directly stimulates myometrial contraction while simultaneously reducing oxytocin clearance.

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Somatostatin inhibits the secretion of following hormones, EXCEPT?

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#Question id: 34146

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I. Human pituitary prolactin has considerable structural similarity to human growth hormone and human chorionic somatomammotropin (hCS).

II. Structurally similar prolactin are secreted by the endometrium and by the placenta.

III. prolactin secretion is increased during pregnancy, reaching a peak at the time of parturition.

IV. The human prolactin receptor resembles the oxytocin receptor.

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Which of the following statements not CORRECT regarding the mechanism and reproductive role of prolactin during lactation?