An example of the body's response to the endocrine system includes all of the following except:
1. A growth spurt for a 12-year-old boy.
2. Development of breast buds for a 10-year-old girl.
3. A teen reacting quickly, hitting another car while driving.
4. A teen answering a question on a biology test.
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1. The endocrine system is responsible for growth rates in children.
2. The development of secondary sexual characteristics is controlled by the endocrine system.
3. The chemical interactions in the brain are controlled by the endocrine system.
4. The cognitive development of a teen is not controlled by the endocrine system.
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