Which characteristic is relevant to the endocrine system but not to the nervous system?
A) Releases chemicals into synaptic clefts.
B) Chemical signals operate at short distances.
C) Speed of response is very rapid.
D) Signaling may target many diverse cells.
E) Anatomically a "wired" system.

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The endocrine system releases hormones into the bloodstream, allowing them to target many diverse cells throughout the body, unlike the nervous system which is more targeted and localized.

Which Characteristic Is Relevant to the Endocrine System but Not