Hormones Are Distributed Throughout the Body by the ____ System

question 74

Multiple Choice

Hormones are distributed throughout the body by the ____ system.

• A) exocrine
• B) lymphatic
• C) nervous
• D) circulatory
• E) integumentary

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Definitions:

Type 1 Diabetes

An autoimmune disease where the pancreas produces little or no insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels.

Addison's Disease

A disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce sufficient steroid hormones, leading to symptoms such as weight loss, muscle weakness, and low blood pressure.

Cushing's Syndrome

A condition caused by excess cortisol in the body, characterized by weight gain, thinning skin, and high blood pressure, among other symptoms.

Thiazolidinediones

A class of medication used to lower blood sugar levels in the treatment of type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin sensitivity.