Chemical Signals That Affect the Behavior of Other Glands or Tissues

question 30

Multiple Choice

Chemical signals that affect the behavior of other glands or tissues are called

• A)serous secretions.
• B)mucus.
• C)hormones.
• D)synovial fluid.

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Definitions:

Connective Tissue

A type of body tissue that supports, connects, or separates different types of tissues and organs in the body.

Muscle Fibers

The elongated cells or fibers that makeup skeletal muscles, responsible for contracting and generating force.

Endomysium

A thin layer of connective tissue that surrounds each muscle fiber, providing structural support and facilitating nutrient exchange.

Perimysium

A sheath of connective tissue that groups muscle fibers into bundles or fascicles within skeletal muscles.