All of the Following Characteristics of Hormones Except

question 62

Multiple Choice

All of the following characteristics of hormones except

• A) Hormones alter activity in target cells
• B) Hormones interact specifically with receptors
• C) Hormones are stable in blood until arrival at target cells
• D) Hormones interact with any cells in contact with bloodstream

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Definitions:

Tranquilizers

Medications used to reduce tension or anxiety, working by depressing the central nervous system.

Barbiturates

A class of drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, used medically for sedation, anesthesia, or treatment of certain conditions.

Tolerance

The process by which the body becomes less responsive to a substance or a physiological stimulus after repeated exposure.

Dependence

A state in which there is a physical or psychological compulsion to take a substance or engage in an activity, often leading to addiction.