What is the function of endocrine glands?
A. They transmit nerve impulses between parts of the body.
B. They are a group of cells that respond to specific hormones.
C. They secrete hormones directly into the blood.
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What is the function of endocrine glands?
A. They transmit nerve impulses between parts of the body.
B. They are a group of cells that respond to specific hormones.
C. They secrete hormones directly into the blood.
D. They secrete products directly into a duct that carries the products to where they are needed. Correct Answer C. They secrete hormones directly into the blood.
Which of the following occurs when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated?
A. Heart rate increases, pupils constrict, digestion slows down
B. Heart rate increases, pupils dilate, digestion increases
C. Heart rate increases, pupils dilate, digestion slows down
D. Heart rate decreases, pupils constrict, digestion increases Correct Answer C. Heart rate increases, pupils dilate, digestion slows down (Cardiac output increases)
A gland is an organ that... Correct Answer produces and releases substances that perform a specific function in the body.
What are the two types of glands? Correct Answer endocrine and exocrine
Endocrine glands produce... Correct Answer hormones and secrete them directly into the blood.
Exocrine glands secrete Correct Answer secrete their products into a duct that carries the products to the target tissue
The nervous system transmits... Correct Answer transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body.
The parasympathetic nervous system is the part of the autonomic nervous system that Correct Answer controls functions of the body when it is at rest. It helps maintain homeostasis in the body. It causes muscles to relax and heart rate to decrease.
Which of the following is a byproduct of anaerobic respiration that can lead to muscular fatigue, muscle cramps, muscle pain, or a burning sensation in the muscles?
Citric acid
Folic acid
Lactic acid
Hydrochloric acid Correct Answer Lactic acid
The body makes lactic acid when.. Correct Answer does not have enough oxygen to convert glucose into energy.
Lactic acid build up can result in Correct Answer muscle pain, cramps, and muscular fatigue.
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