PATHOLOGY MCQ
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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Question
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Which of the following describes the similarity between the nervous system and the endocrine system?
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The signal is in the form of electrical impulses
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The response is slow and prolonged
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Contains target tissues or target organs
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Consists of ductless glands
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -What are the similarities between the nervous system and the endocrine system? Both the nervous system and endocrine system are devoted to maintaining homeostasis by coordinating and regulating the activities of other cells, tissues, organs, and systems. Both systems are regulated by negative feedback mechanisms.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The nervous system and endocrine system are both involved in maintaining homeostasis, or stable internal conditions within the body. The primary difference between the two is that the nervous system has acute, rapid effects whereas the endocrine system has longer-lasting, more general effects.
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