Which of the Following Is TRUE of the Endocrine System

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of the endocrine system?

• A)Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)stimulates the action of part of the thyroid gland.
• B)The islets of Langerhans produce insulin,glucagon,and thyroxine.
• C)Endocrine glands of the body have tubes that carry their secretions from the producing gland to other parts or organs of the body.
• D)Endocrine secretions go directly into the bloodstream,which carries them to other parts of the body.

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcers

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Aversive Events

Unpleasant or harmful events or stimuli that an individual seeks to avoid or minimize.

Secondary Reinforcers

are stimuli that have become reinforcing through association with primary reinforcers, such as money being associated with food and comfort.

Tuition Reimbursement

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