Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Relationship Between

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the nervous system and the endocrine system

• A)The nervous system operates independently of the endocrine system.
• B)The nervous system interacts with the endocrine system.
• C)The nervous system directs the endocrine system.
• D)The nervous system reflects the operation of the endocrine system.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Cleft

The small gap at a synapse between neurons, across which neurotransmitters move from one neuron to another.

Terminal Buttons

The small knobs at the end of an axon that release chemicals called neurotransmitters into the synapse, thereby transmitting nerve impulses to another nerve cell.

Cell Membrane

The thin, flexible barrier that surrounds cells, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Action Potential

A short-lasting event in which the electrical membrane potential of a cell rapidly rises and falls, facilitating neural communication.