The primary function of the integumentary system is:

a. as a sense receptor
b. protection of underlying structures
c. body temperature regulation
d. manufacture of vitamin D


b. protection of underlying structures

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The target cells of antidiuretic hormone are ____________________.

uterus and mammary glands kidney tubules prostate and ductus deferens the muscle cells the fat cells

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The form of carbohydrate our bodies use to store reserve energy is ________.

A. starches B. glycogen C. glucose D. disaccharides 

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The primary target cells for GnRH are located in the

A. hypothalamus. B. gonads. C. anterior pituitary gland. D. adrenal gland. E. genitals.

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