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Which of the following best describes the endocrine system?
Which of the following best describes the endocrine system?
- A system that secretes chemicals outside of the body
- A system that secretes neurotransmitters
- A system that secretes chemical messengers called hormones (correct)
- A system that transports chemicals through nerves and synapses
What is the main difference between the nervous system and the endocrine system?
What is the main difference between the nervous system and the endocrine system?
- The nervous system has a faster response time than the endocrine system
- The nervous system has a longer duration of response than the endocrine system
- The nervous system transports chemicals through nerves and synapses, while the endocrine system transports chemicals through the bloodstream (correct)
- The nervous system uses neurotransmitters, while the endocrine system uses hormones
Which class of chemical messengers is secreted by cells in a local area and influences the activity of the same cell type?
Which class of chemical messengers is secreted by cells in a local area and influences the activity of the same cell type?
- Endocrine
- Autocrine (correct)
- Paracrine
- Exocrine
What does the Greek word 'endocrine' mean?
What does the Greek word 'endocrine' mean?
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Which of the following is an example of an exocrine secretion?
Which of the following is an example of an exocrine secretion?
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