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Compared to a bull, a bullock is docile because of:

  1. A
    higher levels of thyroxin
  2. B
    higher levels of cortisone
  3. C
    lower levels of blood testosterone
  4. D
    lower levels of adrenalin/noradrenalin in its blood

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A bullock is a castrated bull. Castration involves the removal of testes, which are the primary source of the male sex hormone, testosterone. Low levels of testosterone result in more docile behavior compared to the aggressive nature of an intact bull.

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Compared to a bull, a bullock is docile because of:
A
higher levels of thyroxin
B
higher levels of cortisone
C
lower levels of blood testosterone
D
lower levels of adrenalin/noradrenalin in its blood

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