Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes Endocrine Glands

question 149

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes endocrine glands?

• A)They produce hormones into the ducts.
• B)They act locally on nearby tissues.
• C) They all can pass through the plasma membrane.
• D) They are all controlled by the nervous system.

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