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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.

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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.
Which of the following statements about hormones is not correct? A. The persistance of a hormone in the blood is usually of short duration.B. The time required for the onset of hormonal effects can vary C. Organ responses to hormones occur as soon as receptors are bound.  D. The duration of hormone action is variable.
Which of the following correctly describes the functions of the endocrine system? a. Transport of blood through the body and through the lungs b. Regulation of body functions through hormone secretion c. Regulation of body functions through nerve impulses d. Immunity and returning extra tissue fluid to the blood vessels
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