The ________ system contains glandular structures that direct long-term changes in the activities of other organ systems.
A) nervous
B) cardiovascular
C) integumentary
D) endocrine
E) lymphatic

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The endocrine system is responsible for producing hormones that direct long-term changes in the activities of other organ systems. Unlike the nervous system, which operates through electrical and chemical signals to provide rapid responses to stimuli, the endocrine system's effects are slower but longer lasting.

The ________ System Contains Glandular Structures That Direct Long-Term Changes