What two mechanisms does the regulation of the gastrointestinal system require?
a. Neural control and cardiovascular control
b. Secretion of hormones and kidney filtra-tion
c. Neural control and secretions of hormones
d. Cardiovascular control and kidney filtra-tion
C
The gastrointestinal system is regulated by neural control and hormonal secretion.
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