Question

question 11 of 25
how does the neuroendocrine system maintain homeostasis in the body?
a. neurons only affect females, and hormones only affect males.
b. neuroendocrines activate the somatic response and the
sympathetic response.
c. neurons sense changes in body systems, and hormones cause
corrections.
d. neurons affect the endocrine system, and hormones affect the
exocrine organs.

Explanation:

The neuroendocrine system combines neural and endocrine functions. Neurons (nervous system part) detect changes (stimuli) in the body. Hormones (endocrine part) then act to correct or maintain balance (homeostasis).

• Option A is wrong as neurons and hormones affect both sexes.
• Option B is incorrect because neuroendocrines are not mainly about activating the somatic and sympathetic responses in that way.
• Option D is wrong as hormones mainly affect endocrine (not exocrine) organs in the context of the neuroendocrine system's role in homeostasis.

Answer:

C. Neurons sense changes in body systems, and hormones cause corrections.