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What is the main difference between the autonomic nervous system and the endocrine system in terms of control?
What is the main difference between the autonomic nervous system and the endocrine system in terms of control?
- Autonomic nervous system controls rapid changes, while endocrine system is involved in slower and more precise adjustments (correct)
- Autonomic nervous system controls slower and precise adjustments, while endocrine system is involved in rapid changes
- Both autonomic nervous system and endocrine system are involved in slower and precise adjustments
- Both autonomic nervous system and endocrine system control rapid changes
How do hormones reach their target tissues and organs in the body?
How do hormones reach their target tissues and organs in the body?
- Through a physical connection from the glands
- Through the lymphatic system
- By direct release into the extracellular space
- Via diffusion into the bloodstream (correct)
What term is used to describe glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream?
What term is used to describe glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream?
- Ducted glands
- Capillary glands
- Ductless glands (correct)
- Exocrine glands
What is cell-to-cell signaling also known as?
What is cell-to-cell signaling also known as?
Where do chemical messengers mainly come from?
Where do chemical messengers mainly come from?
How do cells of the body communicate with each other?
How do cells of the body communicate with each other?
What type of chemical messengers are defined as synthesized by endocrine glands and transported by blood to the target organs or tissues?
What type of chemical messengers are defined as synthesized by endocrine glands and transported by blood to the target organs or tissues?
Which type of chemical messengers diffuse from the control cells to the target cells through the interstitial fluid and includes examples like prostaglandins and histamine?
Which type of chemical messengers diffuse from the control cells to the target cells through the interstitial fluid and includes examples like prostaglandins and histamine?
What are chemical messengers that control the source cells which secrete them called?
What are chemical messengers that control the source cells which secrete them called?
What are neurotransmitters and neurohormones classified under?
What are neurotransmitters and neurohormones classified under?
Which type of chemical messengers are peptides secreted by cells into the extracellular fluid and can function as autocrines, paracrines, or endocrine hormones?
Which type of chemical messengers are peptides secreted by cells into the extracellular fluid and can function as autocrines, paracrines, or endocrine hormones?
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