Raz is a stormtrooper working for the evil commander, Vader. Vader tells Raz that he is in charge of detecting enemy ships on a radar screen. Vader also tells Raz that if he misses one ship, he will be thrown into space. This makes Raz more likely to detect a ship if it is not there. Vader has influenced Raz's

Which of the following statements about the endocrine system is FALSE?

a. Its messages stimulate only a limited number of cells at a time. b. It relays information through chemical messengers called hormones. c. It communicates its messages at a slower speed than the nervous system. d. It plays an important role in the body's response to stressful situations.

Rachel is studying suicide. She is surprised to learn that, historically, people avoided talking about suicide because of the ____

a. shame and stigma involved in taking one's life b. enduring pain of losing a loved one c. lack of available statistics to make a discussion meaningful d. aura of honor bestowed on people who take their own lives