Question

Which one of the following statements is correct ?

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

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Endocrine system, like the nervous system, is meant for internal communication and regulation of the animal body. These two systems operate in a coordinated way on many occasions. Many important functions of the endocrine system are infact, under the control of nervous system. Therefore, the two systems are often collectively called as neuroendocrine system.