Which of the Following Is Not a Correct Statement

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a correct statement?

• A)Both the nervous system and the endocrine system use neurotransmitters to affect target cells
• B)A nerve impulse is virtually instantaneous, but hormones take a considerable amount of time to exert their effects
• C)Hormones and neurotransmitters may share the same target cell
• D)A single neuron influences only a few cells at a time, whereas hormones circulate throughout the body in the blood
• E)Some chemicals act as both neurotransmitters and hormones

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Definitions:

Chemical Bonds

The attractive forces that hold atoms together in molecules or crystals, forming as a result of sharing or transferring electrons between atoms.

Molecule

The smallest particle of a chemical substance that can exist independently while retaining the chemical properties of the substance.

Atoms

The basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus of protons and neutrons, and surrounded by electrons.

Ion

An atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.