Multiple Choice
Which gland is divided into anterior and posterior lobes?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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Which of the following is a function shared by both the endocrine and nervous systems?
A
Producing red blood cells
B
Maintaining homeostasis
C
Digesting food
D
Regulating body temperature
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Understand the primary functions of the endocrine and nervous systems. The endocrine system releases hormones into the bloodstream to regulate various body functions, while the nervous system uses electrical signals to control body activities.
Recognize that both systems play a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis, which is the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes.
Consider how the endocrine system contributes to homeostasis by releasing hormones that regulate processes such as metabolism, growth, and water balance.
Examine the role of the nervous system in homeostasis, which includes responding to changes in the environment and coordinating rapid responses to maintain balance, such as adjusting heart rate and breathing.
Identify that maintaining homeostasis is a shared function of both systems, as they work together to ensure the body's internal environment remains stable and balanced.
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