Which Is Not Characteristic of the Endocrine System

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which is not characteristic of the endocrine system?

• A) Effects: causes metabolic activity changes in target cells
• B) Response time: slow reaction time = seconds to hours
• C) Duration of response: long-lasting = minutes to weeks
• D) Recovery time: rapid, immediate return to prestimulation level
• E) Communication method: hormones in the bloodstream

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Definitions:

Willingness to Pay

The maximum amount an individual is prepared to sacrifice to procure a good or avoid something undesirable.

Profit

The financial gain obtained when the revenue from business activities exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.

Perfectly Price Discriminate

A pricing strategy where a seller charges the maximum possible price for each unit consumed that the buyer is willing to pay.

Output

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