A Hormone Is a Secreted Molecule That Is Carried in the Bloodstream

question 85

True/False

A hormone is a secreted molecule that is carried in the bloodstream to where it acts on target cells that bear specific receptors for that hormone.

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Definitions:

Passive

A behavioral trait in which an individual tends not to assert themselves in situations and allows others to dictate actions or decisions.

Mental Health Professional

A trained individual who diagnoses, treats, and helps prevent mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Residential Program

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Therapeutic

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