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Which of the following is a common feature of both the endocrine and nervous systems?
Which of the following is a common feature of both the endocrine and nervous systems?
- Secretion of enzymes for intercellular communication
- Reliance on electrical impulses for communication
- Direct physical contact with target cells
- Release of chemicals that bind to specific receptors on target cells (correct)
What is the primary role of the endocrine glands?
What is the primary role of the endocrine glands?
- To produce and release neurotransmitters
- To secrete hormones into the blood (correct)
- To regulate the flow of electrical impulses
- To stimulate the immune response
What is the main difference between neurotransmitters and hormones?
What is the main difference between neurotransmitters and hormones?
- Hormones are involved in short-term responses, while neurotransmitters are involved in long-term regulation
- Neurotransmitters are released into the blood, while hormones are released at synapses
- Neurotransmitters bind to specific receptors, while hormones have a general effect on all cells (correct)
- Neurotransmitters are specific to the endocrine system, while hormones are specific to the nervous system
What is the common goal of both the endocrine and nervous systems?
What is the common goal of both the endocrine and nervous systems?
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What happens to heart rate during the Fight or Flight Response?
What happens to heart rate during the Fight or Flight Response?
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