Much of the Endocrine System Is Controlled by the Nervous

question 26

Multiple Choice

Much of the endocrine system is controlled by the nervous system through the ​

• A)medulla.
• B)hypothalamus.
• C)thalamus.
• D)cerebellum.

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Definitions:

Desmosomes

Cell structures specialized for cell-to-cell adhesion, found particularly in epithelial and cardiac tissues, helping to resist shearing forces.

Tight Junction

Tight junctions are specialized connections between adjacent cells in animal tissue that create a barrier to prevent the leakage of substances through the space between cells.

Desmosome

A specialized cell structure that functions in cell-to-cell adhesion in animal tissues, providing mechanical strength.

Gap Junction

Structure consisting of specialized regions of the plasma membrane of two adjacent cells; contains numerous pores that allow the passage of certain small molecules and ions between them.