After a hormone has exerted its effects, it typically
A) continues to act until an opposing hormone is secreted.
B) spontaneously degrades.
C) is inactivated or removed from the blood.
D) is absorbed by its target cell.
E) is absorbed by the gland that secreted it.

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After a hormone has exerted its effects, it is typically inactivated or removed from the blood by the liver or kidneys. This helps to maintain hormonal balance in the body. Hormones that are not inactivated or removed from the blood can continue to exert their effects, leading to hormonal imbalances and potential health problems.

After a Hormone Has Exerted Its Effects, It Typically