Which of the Following Statements About the Endocrine System Is

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the endocrine system is false?

• A) It plays an important role in the body's response to stressful situations.
• B) Its messages stimulate only a limited number of cells at a time.
• C) It communicates its messages at a slower speed than the nervous system.
• D) It relays information through chemical messengers called hormones.

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