Which of the following is a property common between endocrine hormones, paracrine hormones, and pheromones? A. They all operate internally within an organism to stimulate different cellular responses. B. They are all secreted by dedicated glands within the endocrine system. C. They are all water-soluble hormones D. Both A and B E. None of the above

Which of the following is a property common between endocrine hormones, paracrine hormones, and pheromones? A. They all operate internally within an organism to stimulate different cellular responses. B. They are all secreted by dedicated glands within the endocrine system. C. They are all water-soluble hormones D. Both A and B E. None of the above

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

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Chapter15: The Endocrine System

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Problem 5SQ: Which of the following stimulate the secretion of hormones? a. neural signals b. local chemical...

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