Question

Which of the following is an example of the endocrine system directly interacting with the nervous system?

A. The vertebra protect the spinal cord from injury.

B. Hormones provide feedback that affects neural processing.

C. Sensory receptors in bones send signals about body position to the brain.

D. The brain sends signals that control the speed at which food moves through the intestines.

Answer 1

B

Explanation: The endocrine system secretes hormones into blood and other body fluids. Hormones provide feedback to the brain to affect neural processing. Reproductive hormones affect the development of the nervous system. The hypothalamus controls the pituitary gland and other endocrine glands.