The body's chemical communication system that is much slower than the nervous system is called the
A) somatic system.
B) parasympathetic system.
C) autonomic system.
D) endocrine system.

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The endocrine system is the body's chemical communication system that uses hormones to relay messages throughout the body. While the nervous system uses electrical impulses to send messages quickly, the endocrine system operates more slowly, but its effects can last longer. The other options (somatic, parasympathetic, and autonomic) all refer to specific parts of the nervous system, not the endocrine system.

The Body's Chemical Communication System That Is Much Slower Than