Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Endocrine Glands Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the endocrine glands is incorrect?

• A) They are a group of ductless glands.
• B) They secrete messenger molecules called hormones.
• C) The hormones they secrete travel more quickly than nerve impulses.
• D) The hormones they secrete regulate processes such as growth and metabolism.

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