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What is the main function of the endocrine system?
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
- To regulate the physiological functions in the body (correct)
- To provide point-to-point rapid coordination among organs
- To innervate all cells of the body
- To provide a temporary coordination among organs
What is the characteristic feature of endocrine glands?
What is the characteristic feature of endocrine glands?
- They have ducts
- They lack ducts (correct)
- They produce nutrients
- They are found only in vertebrates
What is the difference between invertebrates and vertebrates in terms of endocrine systems?
What is the difference between invertebrates and vertebrates in terms of endocrine systems?
- Invertebrates possess very simple endocrine systems with few hormones, whereas vertebrates have a complex endocrine system with many hormones (correct)
- Invertebrates have a complex endocrine system with few hormones, whereas vertebrates have a simple endocrine system with many hormones
- Invertebrates have a complex endocrine system with many hormones, whereas vertebrates have a simple endocrine system with few hormones
- Invertebrates have no endocrine system, whereas vertebrates have a complex endocrine system
What is the role of the neural system in coordination and integration?
What is the role of the neural system in coordination and integration?
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What is the new definition of hormones?
What is the new definition of hormones?
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What is the duration of neural coordination?
What is the duration of neural coordination?
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What is the relationship between the neural system and the endocrine system?
What is the relationship between the neural system and the endocrine system?
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What is the role of hormones in the body?
What is the role of hormones in the body?
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What is the characteristic feature of hormones?
What is the characteristic feature of hormones?
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What is the function of the endocrine glands?
What is the function of the endocrine glands?
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