The endocrine system consists of several glands that produce and secrete hormones. What does the "crine" (Gk: krinein) part of "endocrine" mean?

A) to produce
B) to lie within
C) to secrete
D) hormones


C

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A. 57.39 B. 57.00 C. 58.00 D. 58.39

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In addition to producing movement, an important function of the muscular system is to: a. connect bones to one another. b. protect the internal organs

c. produce heat. d. prevent dehydration.

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Select the word that is spelled correctly

A) ?starilize B) ?steralise C) ?steralice D) ?sterilize

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The outermost portion of the adrenal gland is the adrenal ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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