A Consequence of the Way Hormones,as Compared to Neurotransmitters,get to Their

question 22

Multiple Choice

A consequence of the way hormones,as compared to neurotransmitters,get to their target cells is that hormones:

• A)must be larger molecules.
• B)must be proteins.
• C)can be lipids.
• D)would be slower to act.
• E)cannot maintain homeostasis.

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