Which of the Following Statements Is Not True of the Endocrine

question 43

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)All of the choices are true

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