Which of the Following Systems Is NOT Primarily Involved in Maintaining

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following systems is NOT primarily involved in maintaining homeostasis?

• A)the endocrine system
• B)the nervous system
• C)both the endocrine system and the nervous system
• D)the reproductive system

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Definitions:

Optic Nerve

A cranial nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

Supertaster

A person with a heightened sensitivity to tastes, especially bitter flavors, due to having more taste buds than average.

Taste Receptors

Specialized sensory cells located on the tongue that are responsible for detecting the five basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Distal Stimulus

An object or event in the external world that contributes to the sensory input, ultimately perceived and interpreted by the sensory organs after processing.