An Important Functional Role of the Endocrine System Is to ____

question 6

Multiple Choice

An important functional role of the endocrine system is to ____.

• A) respond rapidly to changes in the body
• B) control gene action
• C) inhibit nervous system action on muscles and glands
• D) regulate digestion
• E) fight infection

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Definitions:

Hearsay Rule

A legal rule that prohibits the use of secondhand testimony in court if it is offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted unless an exception to the rule applies.

Dying Declaration Exception

A rule in law that allows the admission of a statement made by a person believing they were about to die, relating to the cause or circumstance of their death, as evidence in court.

Friendly Witness

A witness in a legal proceeding expected to provide testimony that supports the position of the party calling them.

Hostile Witness

A witness whose testimony is not favorable to the party who has called them to testify, often leading to cross-examination.