Which of the following is not a characteristic of the endocrine system?
A) Chemical messenger travels a short distance.
B) Effector tissues include virtually all tissues.
C) Receptors are located on the plasma membrane or within the target cell.
D) All of the above are characteristics of the endocrine system.

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The correct characteristic of the endocrine system is that chemical messengers (hormones) travel long distances through the bloodstream to act on target cells. They do not travel short distances. Therefore, option A is the answer as it is not a characteristic of the endocrine system.

Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of the Endocrine