What Is an Important Functional Role of the Endocrine System

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is an important functional role of the endocrine system?

• A) allowing for mechanisms to control gene action
• B) inhibiting nervous system action on muscles and glands
• C) maintaining a constant, yet dynamic internal fluid environment
• D) providing mechanisms for rapid responses to changes in the body

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Observations

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Sample Size

The number of observations or units included in a sample, which can influence the accuracy of statistical estimates.

Vertical Axis

The perpendicular line on a graph or chart that usually represents the range of values for a dependent variable.