Which One of the Following Statements Does Not Describe a Characteristic

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements does not describe a characteristic of hormones?

• A) synthesized in endocrine glands
• B) have specific metabolic effects
• C) are considered to be secondary messengers
• D) act on one or more target tissues
• E) bind either to cell surface or to intracellular receptors

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Definitions:

Savings

Money set aside for future use rather than spending immediately, often in accounts designed for long-term growth or security.

Disposable Income

Post-tax income households possess for saving or spending purposes.

Disposable Income

Disposable income refers to the sum of money that families can use for expenditures and savings once income taxes are deducted.

MPS (Marginal Propensity to Save)

The proportion of an increase in income that an individual or population saves rather than spends on consumption.