Question

Which of the following statements about nervous system communication is not correct?
A.
The nervous system uses electrical and chemical signals to communicate internally.
B.
The nervous system uses neurons to communicate internally.
C.
The nervous system uses glia cells to communicate internally.
D.
The nervous system uses endocrine glands to communicate internally.

Answer 1

D.

Endocrine glands are part of the endocrine system and communicate by releasing hormones into the bloodstream (slow, long-lasting). The nervous system communicates internally mainly via neurons (electrical and chemical signals) and also involves glial cells in supporting and modulating neuronal signaling.