AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

THE NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The nucleus of a cell coordinates processes and activities that take place in the cell. Which two systems perform a similar function in the human body?A) nervous and endocrineB) digestive and reproductiveC) circulatory and respiratoryD) skeletal and muscular
A
nervous and endocrine
B
digestive and reproductive
C
circulatory and respiratory
D
skeletal and muscular
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -How are the nervous and endocrine systems similar? The nervous and endocrine systems both interact with the hypothalamus, which controls communication between the two via chemical messengers. They’re both essential to the human body and work constantly to keep it functioning and responding to stimuli effectively.

Detailed explanation-2: -So, the correct answer is ‘Endocrine system’. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-3: -Pituitary. The pituitary gland is located below the brain. Usually no larger than a pea, the gland controls many functions of the other endocrine glands.

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