Which of the Following Is Characteristic of the Endocrine System

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of the endocrine system?

• A) releases chemical messengers called neurotransmitters
• B) produces a more rapid response to body changes than the nervous system
• C) can produce effects that last for days or longer
• D) can produce an effect that involves only one tissue at a time
• E) is an important thermoregulatory system

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