Question
Which of the following are functions of the endocrine
system? 1. Regulation of metabolism through hormones like thyroid hormone. 2. Regulation of growth and development through growth hormone. 3. Transmission of electrical signals through neurons. 4. Regulation of mood and stress response through cortisol. Select the correct answer using the code below:Solution
• Statement 1 is correct as the thyroid hormones regulate metabolism. • Statement 2 is correct as the growth hormone regulates growth and development. • Statement 3 is incorrect because the transmission of electrical signals through neurons is a function of the nervous system, not the endocrine system. • Statement 4 is correct as cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, helps regulate stress and mood.
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