Indicate Whether the Characteristics Below Pertain to the Nervous System

question 93

Multiple Choice

Indicate whether the characteristics below pertain to the nervous system or endocrine system by writing the appropriate letter in the blanks using the following answer code:
-Alters target cells by release of chemical messengers that interact with specific receptors of the target cells.

• A)applies to the nervous system
• B)applies to the endocrine system
• C)applies to both the nervous system and the endocrine system

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's fight-or-flight response during perceived threats.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting a state of calm and rest in the body.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out neural signals.

Somatic Nervous System

This system is part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.