Question

which of the following statements regarding endocrine glands is not true?
a the endocrine system is instrumental in maintaining homeostasis.
b the endocrine system is a collection of glands.
c endocrine glands secrete hormones into ducts.
d hormones are chemicals that act on their target organs.

Explanation:

• The endocrine system helps maintain homeostasis (A is true).
• It is indeed a collection of glands (B is true).
• Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, not into ducts (C is false).
• Hormones act on target organs (D is true).

Answer:

C. Endocrine glands secrete hormones into ducts.