Hormones Are

question 18

Multiple Choice

Hormones are

• A) transported to their site of action by the lymphatic system.
• B) intercellular messengers.
• C) present in large quantities in organisms.
• D) not well characterized.

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Definitions:

Horsetail

A group of non-flowering, vascular plants belonging to the family Equisetaceae, characterized by jointed, hollow stems and branches.

Vascular Plant

Plants possessing specific tissues known as xylem and phloem, which are crucial for the movement of water, nutrients, and sugars within the organism.

Fern

A type of non-flowering plant that reproduces via spores and has fronds, commonly found in moist, shaded areas.

Nonvascular Plants

Plants that lack vascular tissue, including xylem and phloem, making them incapable of transporting water and nutrients efficiently.