Which of the Following Is NOT a Regulatory Function of the Endocrine

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a regulatory function of the endocrine system?

• A) Regulates water balance by controlling the solute concentration of the blood.
• B) Regulates skeletal muscle contraction strength.
• C) Regulates satiation and the breakdown of food into individual nutrients.
• D) Regulates the rate of metabolism.
• E) Regulates the levels of nutrients, such as glucose in the blood.

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