Question

What is NOT a function of the endocrine system? Select one: a. Production of white blood cells b. Influencing fluid absorption c. Assisting with sperm production d. Influencing body’s energy level and metabolism

Answer 1

Answer:

Option a. Production of white blood cells

Explanation:

The endocrine system is the system that involves the organs and glands that produce and secretes the hormones that acts on various other activity to regulate responses or activity.

Major function and examples of endocrine system are :

Aldosterone helps in fluid absorption in kidney

Thyroxine helps in regulating body metabolism and energy

Testosterone is responsible for sperm production is regulated

But, WBC formation is not regulated by hormones.

Thus, the correct answer is: option a. Production of white blood cells