Which of the following is the function of the endocrine system?

A) To remove wastes and liquids from the body
B) To detect changes in the body, and stimulate glands and muscles
C) To return excess tissue fluid to the blood
D) To secrete hormones
E) To protect internal tissues

Endocrine System

A network of glands throughout the body that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating vital processes such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Secrete Hormones

The process by which glands or cells release hormones, chemical messengers that regulate various functions in the body, into the bloodstream.

Tissue Fluid

A fluid that surrounds the cells in tissues, providing them with nutrients and removing waste, essentially the extracellular fluid.