The Communications System Provided by the Endocrine System Complements That

question 274

Multiple Choice

The communications system provided by the endocrine system complements that of the nervous system because the actions of the endocrine system are:

• A)more localized and more short term
• B)more localized and more long term
• C)more widespread and more long term
• D)more widespread and more short term

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Definitions:

Rain Shadow Effect

A climatic phenomenon where a mountain range causes precipitation on one side, creating a dry area on the leeward side due to the blocking of rain-producing weather systems.

Tornadoes

are violently rotating columns of air that are in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud, known for causing significant destruction.

Per Annum

A Latin term meaning "per year," used to describe a rate or amount measured over the course of a year.

Global Air Circulation

Describes the large-scale movement of air through the Earth's atmosphere, driven by energy from the sun and the rotation of the Earth, distributing heat and moisture around the globe.