Which Statement About Hormonal Responses Is False

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which statement about hormonal responses is false?

• A) A cell's response to a particular hormone depends on its receptors and intracellular response.
• B) The response of the nervous system to a perceived threat is near instantaneous, whereas the actions of the hormone epinephrine occur more slowly.
• C) In response to a dangerous situation, epinephrine increases the rate of digestion to provide more fuel to the body for mounting an effective escape response.
• D) The same hormone can cause different responses in different types of cells.
• E) Different responses to a hormone can be triggered by different receptors for the hormone.

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