Which of the Following Statements About Hormones Is False

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about hormones is false?

• A) Hormones are secreted by endocrine glands.
• B) Hormones are analogous to on-off switches.
• C) Soon after secretion, hormones reach their maximum concentration in the blood.
• D) Hormones act over a period of time, measured by their half-life.
• E) Several receptors may mediate actions of a single hormone.

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