Which of the following statements about the endocrine system is false?
A) It plays an important role in the body's response to stressful situations.
B) Its messages stimulate only a limited number of cells at a time.
C) It communicates its messages at a slower speed than the nervous system.
D) It relays information through chemical messengers called hormones.

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This statement is false. In fact, the messages of the endocrine system can stimulate a large number of cells simultaneously, whereas the messages of the nervous system typically stimulate only specific target cells.

Which of the Following Statements About the Endocrine System Is