Question

Role of thyroxine in amphibian prometamorphosis, pro and metamorphic complex

Answer 1

Thus, the timing of metamorphosis appears to be regulated by the sensitivity of different tissues to thyroid hormones. To ensure that this timing system works, two of the organs most sensitive to thyroxine are the thyroid itself and the pituitary gland, which regulates thyroid hormone production.

Answer 2

Amphibian metamorphosis is divided roughly into 3 stages, ... Degitz et al. exposed pre- and pro-metamorphic larvae to methimazole, PTU and .... Thyroid histopathology is complex.