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) catabolic inhibition
C) protein synthesis
D) humoral stimulation

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This mechanism is called humoral stimulation, which involves the secretion of hormones in response to changing blood levels of ions and nutrients. The hormones act on target cells to regulate the ion or nutrient levels and restore homeostasis. Examples include the regulation of blood glucose levels by insulin and glucagon.

One of the Least Complicated of the Endocrine Control Systems