AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

THE NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Only one of the following statements is true. Analyze the statements to determine which is completely true about how the endocrine system and cardiovascular system work together.
A
The endocrine system uses glands to produce hormones that travel with the blood through the blood vessels.
B
The endocrine system uses glands to produce electrical signals that travel through the blood vessels.
C
The endocrine system uses nerve cells to control all other systems including the cardiovascular system and the beating of the heart.
D
The endocrine system uses white blood cells to kill diseases that might infect the body.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Endocrine glands are known as ductless glands and transport the hormones through the blood to the target tissue/cell.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Endocrine System play a pivotal role in the regulation of Cardiovascular System, thus regulating many of its activities. Hormones are active on hearth rate, ventricular contraction, blood pressure and body fluid rgulation, not only at periferal level but also on lung circulation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Along with the nervous system, the endocrine system coordinates the body’s functions to maintain homeostasis during rest and exercise. The nervous and endocrine systems also work together to initiate and control movement, and all the physiological processes movement involves.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is the adrenal gland and cortisol pairing.

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