How Would the Endocrine and Nervous Systems Respond to an Individual

question 48

Multiple Choice

How would the endocrine and nervous systems respond to an individual touching a hot stove?

• A) sending signals that pull the invidiual's hand away
• B) sending signals that cause the release of epinephrine
• C) sending signals that cause the release of norepinephrine
• D) sending signals that cause the individual to move his/her whole body away
• E) the endocrine and nervous systems would cause an individual to do all of these things

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