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What is the main function of the nervous system in the body?
What is the main function of the nervous system in the body?
- Maintaining blood electrolyte, water & nutrient balance
- Regulating the metabolic functions of other cells in the body
- Controlling rapid activities like muscle movement and intestinal activity (correct)
- Releasing hormones into tissue fluids
Which type of glands release hormones into tissue fluids and have dense capillary networks to distribute hormones?
Which type of glands release hormones into tissue fluids and have dense capillary networks to distribute hormones?
- Pituitary glands
- Exocrine glands
- Adrenal glands
- Endocrine glands (correct)
What are hormones classified based on their chemical nature?
What are hormones classified based on their chemical nature?
- All the above (correct)
- Steroid hormones
- Protein and polypeptide hormones
- Tyrosine derivatives
Which type of hormones are derived from cholesterol?
Which type of hormones are derived from cholesterol?
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What is the main effect of endocrine system hormones in the body?
What is the main effect of endocrine system hormones in the body?
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