Which of the Following Is NOT Accurate in Describing a Hormone

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT accurate in describing a hormone?

• A)Hormones produced by a particular species affect only that species.
• B)Only those cells that have specific receptors for a hormone can respond to it.
• C)Hormones in general are produced by one cell and cause their effects in another cell.
• D)Hormones are a type of signaling molecule.
• E)Hormones stimulate or inhibit gene activity.

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Definitions:

Aversive Stimulus

A negative or unpleasant stimulus that is used to induce a change in behavior through aversion therapy or conditioning.

Positive Punishment

A behavioral concept where introducing an undesirable consequence after an action decreases the likelihood of that action being repeated.

Spanked

The act of striking the buttocks of another person to cause physical pain, typically used as a form of punishment.

Running Into

Encountering or unexpectedly meeting someone or something.