Hormones differ from other chemical messengers such as neurotransmitters in that hormones:

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Hormones travel through the bloodstream to reach their target organs or tissues, whereas neurotransmitters cross a synapse to reach the target neuron or muscle cell. The other options are incorrect; hormones can be lipid or protein-based, they can stimulate or suppress a response, and some are released through ducts (e.g. sweat glands), but many are released directly into the bloodstream.

Hormones Differ from Other Chemical Messengers Such as Neurotransmitters in That