Author Question: What are the two related adrenal cortical stress hormones, and in which species are they found? ... (Read 45 times)

Wadzanai · **on:** Jul 21, 2018

What are the two related adrenal cortical stress hormones, and in which species are they found?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are the five techniques used to provide more specific information on growth?

What will be an ideal response?

kjohnson · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The two related adrenal cortical stress hormones are:

1 . Cortisol - found in people, cattle, sheep, horses, and pigs
2 . Corticosterone - found in poultry, other birds, and rodents

Answer to Question 2

The five techniques used to provide more specific information on growth include:

1 . Serial carcass analysis
2 . Use of isotopes to measure the rate of synthesis of protein or fat
3 . Noninvasive methods such as ultrasound, electrical impedance, and magnetic resonance imaging to determine the composition of a live animal
4 . Nitrogen retention
5 . Back fat probe