Which of the following statements regarding endocrine glands is NOT true?
A)The endocrine system is instrumental in maintaining homeostasis.
B)The endocrine system is a collection of glands.
C)Endocrine glands secrete hormones into their target organs.
D)Hormones are chemicals that act on their target organs.

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Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream, not directly into their target organs. The hormones are then transported through the bloodstream to their target organs where they elicit a response.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Endocrine Glands Is NOT