Which of the Following Statements About Nervous and Endocrine Signaling

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about nervous and endocrine signaling is NOT true?

• A)The nervous system and endocrine system are both regulatory systems, but the two systems do not communicate directly with each other.
• B)Endocrine signaling is generally more prolonged than nerve cell signaling.
• C)The nervous system transmits signals between adjacent cells using neurotransmitters, whereas the endocrine system signals with hormones.
• D)Neurotransmitters function only over short distances, whereas hormones can affect cells throughout the body.
• E)Nerve cell signaling is generally more rapid than endocrine signaling.

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