Asked by Bethany Ramos on May 30, 2024
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Which chemical substances of the endocrine system serve functions similar to the neurotransmitters of the nervous system?
A) Lymph nodes
B) Hormones
C) Arterioles
D) Efferents
Endocrine System
The system of the body consisting of ductless glands.
Neurotransmitters
Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse from one neuron (nerve cell) to another target neuron.
Nervous System
The complex network of nerves and cells that transmit signals between different parts of the body, enabling communication between the brain and the body.
- Describe the endocrine system and its interaction with the nervous system.
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Saira FatimaJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Hormones are the chemical substances of the endocrine system that serve functions similar to neurotransmitters in the nervous system. Both hormones and neurotransmitters act as chemical messengers that transmit signals through the body.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the endocrine system and its interaction with the nervous system.