Describe the endocrine system and its function. Include at least three examples of the organs in the system and what they control.

Over the past 60 years, many amphibian species have experienced significant population declines and some species have become extinct. scientists suspected that local human activities such as the destruction of wetlands, regional pollution, and deforestation were the main reasons for these losses. however, research over the past 20 years reveals significant amphibian population declines in protected areas of the world, such as nature preserves and parks. these global declines suggest widespread problems including increased ultraviolet radiation, acid rain, and disease. in switzerland, for example, 14 of the 20 native amphibian species are threatened with extinction. chytridiomycosis is a fungal disease first identified in 1998 as a cause of massive amphibian deaths. in some severely impacted populations, a few individuals have survived, perhaps because of some natural resistance. if these resistant individuals continue to survive and prosper, new resistant populations might emerge. this would be an example of the founder effect artificial selection genetic drift natural selection sexual selection

Is becoming less expensive to screen blood samples for dna certain diseases have genetic basis what is possible ethical concern about the availability of inexpensive dna testing

Steven hawking is on record as saying that viruses can be considered a form of life. considering the list above, what might be his evidence? a) item 5 b) items 1 - 3 c) items 4 - 7 d) items 1 & 2