Which One of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of the Endocrine

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is not a characteristic of the endocrine system?

• A) releases chemical messengers called hormones
• B) produces a more rapid response than the nervous system
• C) produces effects that last for days or longer
• D) produces an effect that involves several organs or tissues at the same time
• E) important homeostatic system

Identify the consequences of insufficient sleep.

Recognize the mechanisms that regulate sleep, including homeostatic and circadian controls.

Identify environmental factors that impact sleep and wake cycles.

Understand the structure of sleep cycles throughout a night.

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Definitions:

IUPAC Name

The systematic method of naming chemical compounds as standardized by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.

IUPAC Name

is the systematic name given to a chemical substance based on the rules of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.

Bond Angle

The angle formed between two bonds that originate from the same atom.

Hybridizations

The concept in chemistry where atomic orbitals mix to form new hybrid orbitals suitable for the pairing of electrons to form chemical bonds in molecules.