Asked by Claudia Almanza on Jul 13, 2024
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Integration of body functions is controlled by ____.
A) the respiratory system only
B) the nervous system only
C) the endocrine system only
D) the lymphatic system only
E) both the nervous and endocrine systems
Endocrine System
A collection of glands and organs that produce hormones to regulate body processes like growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
Respiratory System
The network of organs and tissues involved in the process of breathing, facilitating the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the organism and its environment.
- Understand the integration and control mechanisms of body functions through the nervous and endocrine systems.
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Connie ReyesJul 19, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Integration of body functions requires both the nervous system (which sends rapid electrical impulses) and the endocrine system (which releases hormones slowly over time). Therefore, the best choice is E: both the nervous and endocrine systems.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the integration and control mechanisms of body functions through the nervous and endocrine systems.