Along with helping you respond to stress, it also plays a key role in other functions, including how your body breaks down carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Tests can detect whether you have a condition called Cushingâs syndrome, which involves having too much of the hormone.
The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis), also known as the Komodo monitor, is a large species of lizard found in the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Gili Motang, and Padar.
The Komodo dragon is the world's largest extant lizard at an average length of 2.6 m and an average weight of 40-70 kg. The dragons have sharp, curved claws and around 60 curved, serrated teeth with 4-5 replacement teeth at each position. The serrations in the teeth help Komodos tear large prey into smaller pieces.