Homework Help: Body systems/ terminology

Posted by Esme on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 11:19pm.

Which of the following best describes the overall function of hormones?
A. To control physiological processes in the body
B. To provide a pathway for nerve messages
C. To stimulate the growth and maturation of body organs
D. To determine masculine or feminine reproductive traits

I search my textbook...cant seem to find the answer that i need. Will appretiate any help you can provide. Thanks.

Body systems/ terminology - Corey, Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 11:22pm
A. Hormones control things to the extent of the speed of metabolism, levels of sugar in the bloodstream, etc. Although D is also true, it is not the best description.
Body systems/ terminology - Lindsey, Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 8:29pm
I believe the answer is A.

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