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Abhilasha Sahay
on Nov 06, 2024
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The ________ is similar to the nervous system in that both produce molecules that act on receptors elsewhere in the body.
A) central nervous system
B) endocrine system
C) peripheral nervous system
D) autonomic nervous system
Endocrine System
The body’s “slow” chemical communication system; a set of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
Nervous System
The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, facilitating communication and response to external and internal stimuli.
Receptors
Proteins located on the surface of cells or within cells that bind to specific substances and trigger a response in the cell.
- Understand the basic structure and function of the endocrine system.
- Understand the interaction between the endocrine system and the nervous system.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic structure and function of the endocrine system.
- Understand the interaction between the endocrine system and the nervous system.