Which of the following statements about hormones is false? Hormones and the endocrine system influence behavior independent of the nervous system Hormones are secreted by ductless glands, which comprise the endocrine system Hormonal state can affect the strength and form of a behavioral response Too little or too much secretion of hormones can have dramatic effects on many behaviors Hormones can affect the organization of behavior

Which of the following statements about hormones is false? Hormones and the endocrine system influence behavior independent of the nervous system Hormones are secreted by ductless glands, which comprise the endocrine system Hormonal state can affect the strength and form of a behavioral response Too little or too much secretion of hormones can have dramatic effects on many behaviors Hormones can affect the organization of behavior

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