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Hormones are chemical molecules produced by glands. Vasopressin is a hormone secreted by the cells of the hypothalamus, a part of the brain. The hormone regulates homeostasis through its effect on the kidney cells. Which statement is true based on this information?

A) All cells in the human body produce the same types of hormones.

B) Specialized cells allow for different organs to work together to perform a function.

C) Cells can work together only if they’re located in the same area of the body.

D) All cells in the human body have the same structure and function.

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B) Specialized cells allow for different organs to work together to perform a function.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the information differnet organs (brain and kidney) work together to regulate homeostasis. the brain produces a hormone (vasopressin) that is necessary in the kidney and both organs working together maintain the homeostasis in the organism

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Answer: B) Specialized cells allow for different organs to work together to perform a function.

Step-by-step explanation:

Homeostasis is the tendency of the body to restricts a change in the internal body in order to maintain a stable, constant internal environment with irrespective of the changes occurring in the external environment. Hormones are the chemical substances which are secreted by the endocrine system into the bloodstream. Hormones produce an effect on the specific target organs. Hormones can maintain the homeostasis by affecting the target organs.

According to above situation, B) Specialized cells allow for different organs to work together to perform a function is the correct option.

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