While Neural Activity Involves Transmission of Information Through Electrical Events

question 11

Multiple Choice

While neural activity involves transmission of information through electrical events, endocrine activity involves ____.

• A) transport of hormones to trigger slow, persistent responses
• B) transport of hormones to trigger fast, transient responses
• C) release of hormones from exocrine glands for transport outside the body
• D) changes in neural activity for transport of hormones to target tissues
• E) transmission of information through chemical reactions

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Definitions:

Genetic Map

A chart representing the arrangement of genes and genetic markers along a chromosome, used to identify and locate the inheritance patterns of traits.

Dominant Gene

A gene that expresses its phenotypic trait even when heterozygous with a recessive gene, effectively overshadowing the expression of the recessive gene in inheritance.

Recessive Gene

A gene that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical and not masked by a dominant allele.

Medial

Positioned toward the midline of the body or an organ.