Which of the Following Is a Paracrine Regulator That Affects

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a paracrine regulator that affects almost every organ in the body?

• A)insulin
• B)testosterone
• C)prostaglandin
• D)gonadotropin
• E)epinephrine

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Definitions:

Norepinephrine

One of two major neurotransmitters of the autonomic nervous system.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for rapid action in response to stress or danger, triggering the "fight or flight" response.

Stressful Situations

Circumstances or events that place a psychological or physical demand on an individual, often triggering stress responses.

Allostatic Load

The term refers to the “wear and tear” of the body due to prolonged activation of physiological stress responses.