All of the following are characteristics of hormones except

A) hormones alter activity in target cells.
B) hormones interact specifically with receptors.
C) hormones are stable in blood until arrival at target cells.
D) hormones interact with any cells in contact with bloodstream.

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Annette Martinez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Hormones are specific in their action and interact only with target cells that have the appropriate receptors, not with any cell they come in contact with in the bloodstream.

All of the following are characteristics of hormones except

A) hormones alter activity in target cells.
B) hormones interact specifically with receptors.
C) hormones are stable in blood until arrival at target cells.
D) hormones interact with any cells in contact with bloodstream.

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All of the following are characteristics of hormones exceptA) hormones alter activity in target cells.B) hormones interact specifically with receptors.C) hormones are stable in blood until arrival at target cells.D) hormones interact with any cells in contact with bloodstream.

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All of the following are characteristics of hormones except

A) hormones alter activity in target cells.
B) hormones interact specifically with receptors.
C) hormones are stable in blood until arrival at target cells.
D) hormones interact with any cells in contact with bloodstream.