Functional Organization Of The Endocrine System - Seeleys Anatomy and Physiology | Biology+

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Anatomy & Physiology

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Set 1: The Human Organism

Set 2: The Chemical Basis of Life

Set 3: Cell Biology

Set 5: Integumentary System

Set 6: Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Set 7: Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Set 8: Joint and Movement

Set 9: Muscular System: Histology and Physiology

Set 10: Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Set 11: Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

Set 12: Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Set 13: Brain and Cranial Nerves

Set 14: Integration of Nervous System Functions

Set 15: The Special Senses

Set 16: Autonomic Nervous System

Set 17: Functional Organization of the Endocrine System

Set 18: Endocrine Glands

Set 19: Cardiovascular System: Blood

Set 20: Cardiovascular System: the Heart

Set 21: Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Set 22: Lymphatic System and Immunity

Set 23: Respiratory System

Set 24: Digestive System

Set 25: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

Set 26: Urinary System

Set 27: Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Set 28: Reproductive System

Set 29: Development, Growth, Aging, and Genetics

Set 17 Functional Organization Of The Endocrine System

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Set 17 Functional Organization Of The Endocrine System

(Multiple Choice)

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Hormones with short half-lives

A) are usually lipid-soluble.
B) are maintained at relatively constant levels.
C) have concentrations that increase slowly.
D) regulate activities of delayed onset and long duration.
E) regulate activities of rapid onset and short duration.

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(Multiple Choice)

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An intercellular chemical signal that is produced by neurons but functions like a hormone would be called a ________.

A) neuropathogen
B) neurotransmitter
C) neurocrine
D) neuropeptide
E) neurosynthesizer

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(Multiple Choice)

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Which type of chemical messenger will act locally on nearby cells?

A) Paracrine
B) Neurotransmitter
C) Autocrine
D) Endocrine

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