One of the least complicated of the endocrine control systems directly responds to changing blood levels of ions and nutrients.Which of the following describes this mechanism?
A) carbohydrate oxidation
B) protein synthesis
C) catabolic inhibition
D) humoral stimulation

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This mechanism is called humoral stimulation, where the endocrine system responds to changing levels of ions and nutrients in the blood. Hormones are released in response to the changes, which can affect the target cells/organs and help maintain homeostasis. Choice A (carbohydrate oxidation) and Choice B (protein synthesis) are not directly related to this mechanism, and Choice C (catabolic inhibition) is not a commonly used term in endocrine control systems.

One of the Least Complicated of the Endocrine Control Systems