Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True of the Endocrine

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true of the endocrine system?

• A)It is one of two major regulatory systems of the body.
• B)It is composed of glands that secrete chemical messengers into the blood.
• C)It is an important regulator of homeostatic mechanisms.
• D)It influences and is influenced by the nervous system.
• E)Most of its components are anatomically connected,like most other systems of the body.

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Definitions:

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MRI Scan

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