Which of the following is one of the ways that the endocrine system interacts with the digestive system?
a) Eliminates wastes generated in the body
b) Transports nutrient to cells
c) Controls the passage of food in the blood stream
d) Secretes hormones that regulate how much we eat
think this is D
Right.
Yes, you are correct! The endocrine system interacts with the digestive system by secreting hormones that regulate how much we eat. These hormones, such as leptin and ghrelin, help to control our appetite and regulate our food intake.
Your answer is correct. The endocrine system interacts with the digestive system by secreting hormones that regulate how much we eat.
If you want to find out the answer by yourself, you can follow these steps:
1. Familiarize yourself with the functions of the endocrine system and the digestive system. The endocrine system consists of glands that produce and secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions, while the digestive system is responsible for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients.
2. Understand the different ways these two systems can interact. In this case, the question asks about a specific interaction between the endocrine system and the digestive system.
3. Read each option and evaluate how it relates to the interaction between the endocrine and digestive systems.
- Option a) "Eliminates wastes generated in the body" refers to the excretory system, not specifically the endocrine-digestive interaction.
- Option b) "Transports nutrients to cells" is a function of the circulatory system, not specifically related to the endocrine-digestive interaction.
- Option c) "Controls the passage of food in the bloodstream" does not accurately describe the interaction between the two systems, as the digestive system processes food and absorbs nutrients, rather than allowing food directly into the bloodstream.
- Option d) "Secretes hormones that regulate how much we eat" accurately describes the interaction between the endocrine system and the digestive system. Hormones, such as ghrelin and leptin, are produced by endocrine glands and help regulate hunger and satiety, influencing our eating behavior.
By analyzing each option and understanding the functions of the systems involved, you can determine that option d is the correct answer.