The Interrelationships Between the Endocrine and the Nervous Systems Are

question 21

Multiple Choice

The interrelationships between the endocrine and the nervous systems are especially apparent in

• A) a neuron in the spinal cord.
• B) a steroid-producing cell in the adrenal cortex.
• C) a neurosecretory cell in the hypothalamus.
• D) a brain cell in the cerebral cortex.
• E) a cell in the pancreas that produces digestive enzymes.

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Definitions:

Ultraviolet Rays

A form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays, capable of producing sunburn and contributing to skin cancer.

Nervous System

An extensive network of specialized cells that coordinates actions and sensory information by transmitting signals to and from different parts of the body.

Bone Density

The measurement of the quantity of mineral matter per square centimeter of bones, important for diagnosing osteoporosis.

Bone Density

The quantity of mineral matter per square centimeter of bones, important for diagnosing osteoporosis and assessing fracture risk.