Hormones are long-range chemical messengers specifically secreted into the blood by endocrine glands in response to an appropriate signal

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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Which of the following is the connection point between the axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton?

A) pelvis - femur B) vertebra - sacrum C) vertebra - scapula D) sternum - clavicle E) vertebra - skull

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A. a feeling of satisfaction occurs. B. sperm cell production increases. C. erection of the penis is maintained. D. orgasm occurs. E. a second ejaculation occurs.

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