Hormones Regulate ________

question 29

Multiple Choice

Hormones regulate ________.

• A)growth, but not reproduction or metabolism
• B)reproduction, but not growth or metabolism
• C)metabolism, but not growth or reproduction
• D)Growth, reproduction, and metabolism are all regulated by hormones.

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Definitions:

Fight or Flight

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival.

Inhibitory Neurotransmitters

Chemicals released from the neuron that prevent the next neuron from firing, thereby decreasing brain activity or stopping specific brain signals.

Vegetative Functions

Bodily processes necessary for life that occur involuntarily, such as breathing, heart rate, and digestion.

Adrenal Gland

The adrenal glands are small, triangular-shaped glands located above the kidneys that produce hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, involved in stress response and metabolic processes.