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What is the function of hormones in the endocrine system?
What is the function of hormones in the endocrine system?
- To deliver secretions by means of ducts
- To preserve extracellular fluid concentrations required for cell membrane integrity
- To regulate sodium and water balance
- To coordinate and integrate cellular activity by regulating cellular and organ function (correct)
What is the main function of the endocrine system in regulating reproduction, growth, and senescence?
What is the main function of the endocrine system in regulating reproduction, growth, and senescence?
- Regulation of energy balance and control of fuel mobilization
- Regulation of calcium and phosphate balance
- Regulation of sodium and water balance
- Regulation of reproduction, development, growth, and senescence (correct)
What is critical to ensuring appropriate cellular function?
What is critical to ensuring appropriate cellular function?
- Energy balance
- Regulation of blood volume and pressure
- Homeostasis (correct)
- Coordination of counter regulatory responses to stress
What are the secretions of endocrine glands called?
What are the secretions of endocrine glands called?
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What does the endocrine system regulate to ensure that cellular metabolic demands are met?
What does the endocrine system regulate to ensure that cellular metabolic demands are met?
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