Which of the following is true of the endocrine system but notthe nervous system

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Which of the following is true of the endocrine system but notthe nervous system? a. Directs long term processes such as pregnancy andpuberty B. Communicates via chemical signals C. regulates activities of muscles and glands D A and b are correct E. A, B, and C are correct Which of the following is true of the endocrine system but notthe nervous system? a. Directs long term processes such as pregnancy andpuberty B. Communicates via chemical signals C. regulates activities of muscles and glands D A and b are correct E. A, B, and C are correct

Explanation / Answer

      D) A and B arecorrect.       Nervous has its effectduring pregnancy and after puberty but it does not direct theselong term processes.       Endocrine system isresponsible for these processess of pregnancy and puberty.       Hence this option isright.       The option "b" that iscommunicates via chemical signals is true regarding both endocrinesystem and nervous system.       This is because, thesecretions of endocrine system are hnown as hormones which arechemicalmessengers.       These chemical messengersare directly poured into the blood and are carried to the targetsite.       The nervous system communicates bythe electricalsignals.       This option isright.       Both endocrine system andthe nervous system regulates the activities of muscles andglands.       The hormones have theirregulatory effects onmuscles andglands while theautonomous nervoussystem slows theheart        rate, increasesdigestive and gland activity.       Hence this option is notconsidered.

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