The Nervous System and Endocrine System Control the Body's Functions

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nervous system and endocrine system control the body's functions by

• A) maintaining a constant level of nerve impulses.
• B) sending out messages by nerve impulse and hormones.
• C) responding only to the internal environment.
• D) stimulating the body's reproductive organs.
• E) maintaining a constant level of hormones in the blood.

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