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What is the main concern of endocrine physiology?

  • Controlling body temperature
  • Maintaining various aspects of homeostasis (correct)
  • Regulating the circulatory system
  • Promoting physical fitness

    • Where does the word 'hormone' originate from?

  • Arabic, meaning 'control'
  • Latin, meaning 'balance'
  • Sanskrit, meaning 'energy'
  • Greek, meaning 'to set in motion' (correct)

    • How does the endocrine system differ from other physiological systems?

  • It operates as a distributed network (correct)
  • It is defined by clear anatomical boundaries
  • It is solely controlled by the autonomic nervous system
  • It has no connection to the central nervous system

    • Which physiological systems influence the endocrine system?

    <p>Central nervous system and autonomic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'hormones' act as in control mechanisms?

    <p>Soluble factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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