AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

THE NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the main function of the endocrine system?
A
it creates chemicals that are sent around the body to produce a response
B
it creates electrical messages that are sent around the body to maintain homeostasis
C
it maintains the correct level of oxygen in the body to maintain homeostasis
D
it releases waste from the body to maintain homeostasis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Endocrine glands, situated at various sites around the body, and in specialised areas of the brain. The cells in these glands secrete specific chemicals called hormones. Hormones circulate around the body via the blood stream and modulate cellular or organ functions by binding with receptors in the target cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -What Does the Endocrine System Do? Endocrine glands release hormones into the bloodstream. This lets the hormones travel to cells in other parts of the body. The endocrine hormones help control mood, growth and development, the way our organs work, metabolism, and reproduction.

Detailed explanation-3: -The hormones released by the endocrine system control many important functions in the body, including growth and development, metabolism, and reproduction. The endocrine system includes the hypothalamus, pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, thymus, adrenal glands, and pancreas.

Detailed explanation-4: -Endocrine glands make chemicals called hormones and pass them straight into the bloodstream. Hormones can be thought of as chemical messages. From the blood stream, the hormones communicate with the body by heading towards their target cell to bring about a particular change or effect to that cell.

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