In Contrast to the Nervous System,the Endocrine System Accomplishes Homeostasis

question 16

Multiple Choice

In contrast to the nervous system,the endocrine system accomplishes homeostasis by:

• A)releasing hormones into the blood that regulate the functions of other cells.
• B)controlling the activities of the autonomic nervous system (ANS).
• C)sending action potentials that excite or inhibit target cells.
• D)producing an immediate effect in target cells.

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