Which Statement About the Endocrine Systems Is NOT True? the Endocrine

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the endocrine systems is NOT true? The endocrine system:

• A) is made up of many glands.
• B) sends hormones through the blood.
• C) operates as quickly as the nervous system.
• D) influences sexual development.

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Definitions:

Ovulation

The phase in a female's menstrual cycle during which a mature egg is released from the ovary.

Follicle

In biology, a follicle can refer to a small secretory cavity or sac, specifically in the ovary where an ovum (egg) develops or in the skin where hair grows.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body, which regulate physiological activities and maintain homeostasis.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.