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Which of the following is a characteristic of the endocrine system?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the endocrine system?
- Hormones produce a response in non-target tissues. (correct)
- Endocrine cells are located only in the brain.
- Endocrine glands secrete hormones into a duct.
- Hormones travel through the lymphatic system.
Which class of chemical messengers is released by cells and affects other cell types in close proximity?
Which class of chemical messengers is released by cells and affects other cell types in close proximity?
- Autocrine
- Paracrine (correct)
- Endocrine
- Exocrine
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
- Secretion of enzymes into the digestive system
- Regulation of ion levels (correct)
- Control of food intake and digestion
- Modulation of tissue development
Which of the following is NOT a function of the endocrine system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the endocrine system?
Where do hormones travel through after being secreted by endocrine glands?
Where do hormones travel through after being secreted by endocrine glands?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the endocrine system?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the endocrine system?
Which class of chemical messengers is released by cells and affects other cell types in close proximity?
Which class of chemical messengers is released by cells and affects other cell types in close proximity?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the endocrine system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the endocrine system?
Where do hormones travel through after being secreted by endocrine glands?
Where do hormones travel through after being secreted by endocrine glands?
What do target tissues have for specific hormones?
What do target tissues have for specific hormones?
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