ESSENT OF HUMAN A/P ACCES W/EBK

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ISBN: 9780134652368

Author: Marieb

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Explain how the nervous and endocrine systems differ in (a) the rate of their control, (b) the way in which they communicate with body cells, and (c) the types of body processes they control.

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ESSENT OF HUMAN A/P ACCES W/EBK

Ch. 9 - More than one choice may apply. 1. The major...Ch. 9 - Which is generally true of hormones? a. Exocrine...Ch. 9 - 3. Which of the following hormones is (are)...Ch. 9 - ANP, the hormone secreted by the heart, has...Ch. 9 - 5. Hormones that act directly or indirectly to...Ch. 9 - 6. Hypertension may result from hypersecretion...Ch. 9 - Hormones that regulate mineral (salt) levels...Ch. 9 - Which of the following is given as a drug to...Ch. 9 - The element needed for thyroid gland function is...Ch. 9 - 10. Explain how the nervous and endocrine systems...

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Solution Summary: The author explains the differences between the nervous and endocrine systems by comparing their rate of control, communication, and types of body processes.

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