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The hormones are the signaling molecules which are produced by cells present in the glands. The hormones are transported to distant targets organs by the circulatory system. The synthesis of hormones is a characteristic feature of multicellular organisms.

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Endocrine hormones are molecules released by cells that are parts of the________. These cells are embedded in capillary beds, so the hormones enter the bloodstream and move throughout the body. Only specific cells of the body, called______ , can respond to any given hormone, because only these cells bear proteins, called________ ,that can bind the hormone.
Which of the following best describes hormones? a. Hormones are relatively unstable and work only in the area adjacent to the gland that produced them. b. Hormones are long-lasting chemicals released from glands. c. All hormones are lipid-soluble. d. Hormones are chemical messengers that are released into the environment.
If a hormone is released into the bloodstream and therefore comes into contact with many cells, what determines which cells in the body respond to the hormone?
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