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Which gland helps the body prepare for and handle stress?A. pituitary gland
b. thyroid gland
C. adrenal gland
d. pancreas

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Answer: The correct answer would be C. The adrenal glands, which are also known as suprarenal glands, are glands that belong to the endocrine system. Adrenal gland produces the steroids aldosterone and cortisol and various hormones including adrenaline which help in the response of an individual to stress. They are found above the kidneys. Each of the gland has an inner medulla and an outer cortex which produces steroid hormones. The adrenal cortex has three zones which are zona glomerulosa, the zona fasciculata and the zona reticularis.

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The correct answer is Robert Hooke.  

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lol we just learned this biology earlier this week and I'm so proud of myself that I remember :)

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The best and most correct answer among the choices provided by your question is the first choice or letter A.

The onion cell would not have a well-defined nucleus but would have a thick cell wall and ribosomes.

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onion cell

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