What Is the Endocrine System

question 33

Multiple Choice

What is the endocrine system?

• A) the set of axons that carry messages back and forth between the brain and spinal cord
• B) a collection of glia cells that support activity by the neurons of the brain although they convey no information by themselves
• C) a set of glands that produce and release hormones
• D) the part of the nervous system that becomes active when both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems are at rest

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