Which One of the Following Nonhormonal Chemical Messengers Is Important

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following nonhormonal chemical messengers is important in local control of blood flow and blood clotting?

• A) prostaglandins
• B) nerve growth factor
• C) tumor angiogenesis growth factor
• D) histamine
• E) epidermal growth factor

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Definitions:

Regulating Homeostatic

The process of maintaining internal balance and stability in biological systems despite changes in the external environment.

Occipital Lobe

The portion of the cerebral cortex located at the back of the brain, responsible for processing visual information.

Cerebral Cortex

The surface of the cerebrum, the largest structure of the brain, which contains both sensory and motor nerve cell bodies.

Frontal

Frontal pertains to the front part of something, often referring to the frontal lobe of the brain which is associated with decision making, problem-solving, and controlling behavior.