Generally, the Actions of Hormones

question 86

Multiple Choice

Generally, the actions of hormones

• A) tend to be more widespread than actions of the nervous system.
• B) are longer lasting than actions of the nervous system.
• C) are slower to react than the nervous system.
• D) cause changes in the machinery of the cells.
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Paranasal Sinuses

Air-filled spaces located within the bones around the nasal cavity, contributing to the resonance of voice and humidifying the air we inhale.

Cilia

Microscopic, hair-like structures that protrude from the surface of cells, involved in movement and sensing environmental stimuli.

Pharynx

The muscular tube at the back of the nose and mouth that connects them to the esophagus.

Serous Fluid

A clear, watery fluid that lubricates the surfaces of membranes lining body cavities and organs.