When you open a pizza box, particles of the pizza enter the air around you, and enter your nose when you breathe in. Which of the following internal control systems is responsible for gathering information about the conditions inside and outside of the body? * A. Communicating system B. Control center C. Sensor D. Thalamus 2. Which of the following hormonal imbalance explains obesity among women? * A. Low level of estrogen weakens the bone. B. Excess levels of androgen make oil glands extra productive. C. Changing estrogen levels affecting serotonin or “happy hormone”. D. Decreasing estrogen level stimulates a craving for fatty, salty, and sweet foods

When you open a pizza box, particles of the pizza enter the air around you, and enter your nose when you breathe in. Which of the following internal control systems is responsible for gathering information about the conditions inside and outside of the body? * A. Communicating system B. Control center C. Sensor D. Thalamus 2. Which of the following hormonal imbalance explains obesity among women? * A. Low level of estrogen weakens the bone. B. Excess levels of androgen make oil glands extra productive. C. Changing estrogen levels affecting serotonin or “happy hormone”. D. Decreasing estrogen level stimulates a craving for fatty, salty, and sweet foods

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