Christopher Columbus

question 45

Multiple Choice

Christopher Columbus

• A)was an escaped criminal from Munich when he sailed to the Americas.
• B)was of Genoese origin, although he gained fame in the service of the Portuguese king.
• C)was the brother of Hessin Cortes.
• D)converted to Islam on his forty-third birthday.
• E)believed that Asia was larger, and closer to Europe by water, than people then thought.

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Biological compounds synthesized and secreted by endocrine glands in the body that regulate physiological activities and behavioral responses.

Endocrine Glands

Glands of the endocrine system that release hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating various bodily processes.

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Chemical messengers in the nervous system that transmit signals from one neuron to another, influencing various functions such as mood and behavior.

Circulatory Transmitters

Substances in the body, such as neurotransmitters and hormones, that play crucial roles in the circulatory system.