Regarding the Action of Hormones, Which of the Following Statements

question 308

Multiple Choice

Regarding the action of hormones, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Unlike neurotransmitters, hormones do not require receptor sites.
• B)Hormones secreted during times of high emotion intensify memory formation.
• C)Androgens ("male" hormones)are related to the sex drive in both males and females.
• D)Pregnancy and motherhood cause the release of hormones that lead to the dramatic changes involved in maternal behavior.

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