EMBRYOLOGY
ENDOCRINE GLANDS
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Question
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Which of the following is a function of the endocrine system?
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maintain homeostasis through regulation of growth, metabolism, and sexual development
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provide the body with defense mechanisms to protect against pathogens
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provide boundaries and protective surfaces to lubricate and line vital organs
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propagate electrical impulses to communicate information between brain, spinal cord, muscles, and sensory organs
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The endocrine system controls growth and development during childhood, regulation of bodily functions in adulthood, and the reproductive process. The endocrine system is important for the control and regulation of all the major functions and processes of the body: Energy control.
Detailed explanation-2: -The control and maintenance of blood sugar levels is an example of homeostatic regulation by the endocrine system. Blood sugar is maintained by two hormones secreted by the pancreas: insulin and glucagon. Blood sugar rises after digestion of food.
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