Which statement is true regarding the specificity of communication by the nervous system compared to the endocrine system?

A. The nervous system can have low specificity while the endocrine system is highly specific as to its target.
B. The nervous system and the endocrine system have the same level of specificity as to their targets.
C. The nervous system can have higher specificity compared to the endocrine system when considering communication with its target.
D. Neither the nervous system nor the endocrine systems are specific to a target.


Answer: C

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