Compared to most other organs in the body, endocrine organs are
A) well vascularized.
B) poorly vascularized.
C) have an average amount of vascularization.
D) mainly epithelial cells.

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Endocrine organs are well vascularized because they require a rich blood supply to transport hormones throughout the body. Hormones are secreted into the bloodstream and carried to target cells or organs, so a good vascular network is necessary for efficient hormone delivery.

Compared to Most Other Organs in the Body, Endocrine Organs