A Group of Nursing Students Are Reviewing Information About the Endocrine

Multiple Choice

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about the endocrine system in infants and children. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they state which of the following?

A) Endocrine glands begin developing in the third trimester of gestation.
B) At birth, the endocrine glands are completely functional.
C) Infants have difficulty balancing glucose and electrolytes.
D) A child's endocrine system has little effect on growth and development.