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6. Which of these statements about the endocrine system could ALSO be used to describe the nervous system?

  • Information is only transmitted through chemical messengers.
  • The system takes seconds to act.
  • Blood vessels,glands and hormones are used to transmit information.
  • The system is used to regulate physiological processes in the body.

7. Which gland is involved in helping to trigger the fight or flight response?

  • Adrenal glands
  • Thyroid gland
  • Pituitary gland
  • Pancreas

8. Which of these statements is most accurate?

  • The hypothalamus receives information from one main source to help regulate the basic functions of the body. One way it does this is by controlling the pituitary gland.
  • The pituitary gland receives information from many sources to help regulate the basic functions of the body. One way it does this is by controlling the hypothalamus.
  • The hypothalamus receives information from many sources to help regulate the basic functions of the body. One way it does this is by controlling the hypothalamus.
  • The pituitary gland receives information from one main source to help regulate the basic functions of the body. One way it does this is by controlling the hypothalamus.