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Which statement below is TRUE about the function of pheromones?

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pheromones are secreted by the thyroid and produce insulin
pheromones are released into the environment rather than being held within the body
tissues
female pheromones tell males which females have compatible immune systems
O none of the above statements are true

Which statement below is TRUE about the function of pheromones? 1 poin pheromones-example-1
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The correct answer is B. Pheromones are released into the environment rather than being held within the body.

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Pheromones are chemical substances secreted by living beings, in order to cause specific behaviors in other individuals of the same species. They are a means of transmitting volatile signals produced in liquid form, which are then dispersed throughout the environment. This is used by different species of plants and animals as a means of communication and almost all send one or more codes by this means, both to attract or reject each other sexually as well as for other purposes. According to the above, the correct answer is B. Pheromones are released into the environment rather tan being held within the body.

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