Body systemsQuestion 779 of 1700

How do endocrine glands affect other organs?

  1. They send quick signals through the nerves only
  2. They release hormones carried in the blood
  3. They filter the blood and remove waste
  4. They pump blood through the body
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Correct answer: They release hormones carried in the blood

Hormones travel through the circulatory system.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 11.4: Endocrine System

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026