Lysogenic bacteriophages contribute to bacterial virulence because bacteriophages kill the bacteria, causing release of endotoxins. carry plasmids. kill human cells. give new gene sequences to the host bacteria. produce toxins.

What sentence best supports the statement that hormones are involved in the regulation of homeostasis? a. the hormone erythropoeitin increases the production of red blood cells when oxygen levels are low. b. the hormone oxytocin promotes labor contractions of the uterus during childbirth. c. the hormone melatonin induces sleep and its production is slowed by exposure to light. d. the hormone cortisol suppresses the immune system and is produced when the body is under stress.