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

Distinguish between ecological studies and environmental advocacy.

Understand the mechanisms behind oceanic and atmospheric phenomena influencing ecology.

Recognize the consequences of human activities on climate patterns and ecological zones.

Understand different hypotheses explaining patterns of species diversity based on latitude.

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