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Which of the following best describes the endocrine system?
A system that secretes chemical messengers called hormones
What is the main difference between the nervous system and the endocrine system?
The nervous system transports chemicals through nerves and synapses, while the endocrine system transports chemicals through the bloodstream
Which class of chemical messengers is secreted by cells in a local area and influences the activity of the same cell type?
Autocrine
What does the Greek word 'endocrine' mean?
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Which of the following is an example of an exocrine secretion?
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