Modules 10 & 12 Review

The endocrine system is the __________ system that secretes chemicals within the body in order to control tissues.

• control

• support

• immune

Which of the following (select ALL that apply) are components of the endocrine system?

• lymph

• adrenal glands

• pituitary glands

• hormones

The endocrine system regulates the body in order to achieve homeostasis by working with the __________ system?

• integumentary

• digestive

• nervous

• lymphatic

How does the endocrine system compare to the nervous system in regard to speed of response?

• fast (millisec)

• delayed (sec, min, days)

How does the endocrine system compare to the nervous system in regard to duration of influence?

• long

• brief

How does the endocrine system compare to the nervous system in regard to effectors controlled?

• muscles and glands

• any cell in the body

How does the endocrine system compare to the nervous system in regard to strength of signals?

• frequency of action potenials

• amount of hormone produced

How does the endocrine system compare to the nervous system in regard to repair of cells?

• permanenet; majority cannot be repaired

• can be repaired when injured and still produced hormones

The blood serves the endocrine system in which way?

• source of hormones

• as a transport system

True or False: Cells will only respond to a hormone if they have receptors for that hormone.

• TRUE

• FALSE