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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A complex chemical substance produced by the body, found primarily in the digestive juices, that acts upon food substances to break them down for absorption.

Plaque

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