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This quiz contains 7 questions from a mix of 1 subtopics.
Which of the following is NOT an endocrine gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream?
pancreas
adrenal glands
pituitary gland
hypothalamus
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Which feature makes the nervous system able to bring about faster effects than the endocrine system?
storage of neurotransmitters in synaptic vesicles
direct connections with target tissues
reuptake of neurotransmitters after release
use of electrical signals instead of chemical signals
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Give 3 differences between endocrine and neuronal communication.
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How do hormones act as chemical messengers between cells?
they are produced by neuron cells
they break down in the blood
they travel via the bloodstream
they detach from receptors on target cells
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Which feature applies to hormonal but NOT neuronal communication?
effects last a short duration
signals are transmitted by neurones
transmission is widespread
signals are nerve impulses
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What causes a target cell to respond after a hormone binds to its receptors?
the receptor changes shape
the hormone enters the cell nucleus
the hormone breaks down
the cell metabolism increases
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What system works with the endocrine system to maintain homeostasis in the body?
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