Which Statement Relating to Hormones Is True

question 163

Multiple Choice

Which statement relating to hormones is true?

• A) Endocrine glands have ducts.
• B) Target cells are the cells that are exposed to a hormone.
• C) Exocrine glands lack ducts and secrete their products into the extracellular fluid.
• D) A single endocrine gland can secrete multiple hormones.
• E) Target cells that lack receptors respond to hormones.

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