Question

Which one of the following statements is correct?

• A. Neurons regulate endocrine activity, but not vice versa.
• B. Endocrine glands regulate neural activity and nervous system regulates endocrine glands.
• C. Neither hormones control neural activity nor the neurons control endocrine activity.
• D. Endocrine glands regulate neural activity, but not vice versa.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Neurons regulate endocrine activity, but not vice versa.

The correct option is A:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Neurons control the secretion of endocrine glands via the autonomic nervous system.
2. The nervous system can control the production of hormones through endocrine glands but endocrine glands cannot control the nervous system.
3. But both systems can work together to control and coordinate the activities of the body.

Final answer: The correct statement is: Neurons regulate the endocrine activity, but not vice versa.