All of the Following Statements About the Endocrine System Are

Question

All of the following statements about the endocrine system are TRUE EXCEPT which one?
A) Many hormones are not able to cross the blood-brain barrier.
B) Hormones are distributed via the circulatory system.
C) Hormones exert their effects on cells that have the specific hormone receptor.
D) Hormones act more quickly than the nervous system.
E) The endocrine system and the nervous system frequently interact.

Accepted Answer

Hormones generally act more slowly than the nervous system, as they rely on the circulatory system to reach their target cells, whereas the nervous system uses rapid electrical signals.