Which of the Following Is Not a Role for Hormones

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a role for hormones?

• A) maintenance of homeostasis
• B) mediation of responses to external stimuli
• C) growth and development
• D) antioxidants

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Definitions:

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions, including mood, sleep, learning, and the reward system, influencing both movement and emotional responses.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that plays a crucial role in muscle contraction and the modulation of alertness, memory, and learning.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits nerve transmission, playing a role in reducing neuronal excitability.

Glutamate

A major excitatory neurotransmitter in the nervous system involved in memory, learning, and brain development.