How does the endocrine system affect the body’s functions?

Endocrine glands release hormones into the bloodstream, which carries them to target cells and helps regulate body functions. Enzymes are not the endocrine system’s main messengers, and secretion through ducts is characteristic of exocrine glands. Therefore, the correct choice is “It secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream.”

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