Which of the Following Statements Does Not Describe Hormonal Functioning

question 123

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does not describe hormonal functioning?

• A) Hormones act in very low concentrations.
• B) Many hormones act at sites distant from where they are produced.
• C) Hormones are transported in the blood.
• D) Hormones can alter the expression of genes
• E) All of the above describe hormonal functioning.

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Definitions:

Adrenal

Pertaining to the adrenal glands, which sit atop each kidney.

Pancreas

An organ that secretes insulin and pancreatic digestive juice.

Palpitations

The sensation that the heart is racing, pounding, fluttering, or skipping beats, often associated with anxiety, stress, exercise, or medical conditions.

Tachycardia

A condition where the heart rate exceeds the normal resting rate, typically considered to be above 100 beats per minute in adults.