One of the Least Complicated of the Endocrine Control Systems

question 45

Multiple Choice

One of the least complicated of the endocrine control systems directly responds to changing blood levels of ions and nutrients.Which of the following describes this mechanism?

• A)humoral stimulation
• B)protein synthesis
• C)catabolic inhibition
• D)the rapid oxidation of carbohydrates

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