Which of the Following Statements is NOT True of the Endocrine

Question

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)Most of its components are anatomically connected,like most other systems of the body.

Accepted Answer

Unlike most other systems of the body, the components of the endocrine system are not necessarily anatomically connected. Some endocrine glands are dispersed throughout the body, and their secretions may be transported by the blood to target organs or tissues.