I would say A) Short-term. Unless the earthquake is extremely powerful it would not be classified in the other three categories, so most earthquakes would be short-term
Endocrine system regulation slowly happens but produces long-lasting effects, whereas nervous system regulation quickly takes place with short-term effects.
Endocrine system can regulate many things in the body that control the metabolism. The effect shouldn't be instant, but it should be good for long term effect. Nervous system need a much faster reaction because it responsible for "fight or flight" reaction. A slow nervous system will cause the organism caught by predator easier.
Conduction, it is direct contact from the hand to the hot coal.
Answer: B. Closed
In a closed circulatory system is the one in which the blood is circulated to all the parts of the body of the organism through vessels of different length and width. In this system the blood is pumped from the heart through blood vessels where it is transported to different organs and cells of the body instead of filling up the body cavity.
