Harry the hormone and Nadia the neurotransmitter can both exert physiological effects on their target organs.Which statement is true about Harry and Nadia?

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Hormones like Harry are released into the bloodstream and act at a site away from where they were released, while neurotransmitters like Nadia act locally at the synapse between neurons. Therefore, statement C is correct. Statement A is incorrect because both hormones and neurotransmitters can affect behavior. Statement B is incorrect because it is actually the reverse - neurotransmitters act locally and hormones act at a distant site. Statement D is incorrect because both Harry and Nadia can affect physiological functions, including behavior.

Harry the Hormone and Nadia the Neurotransmitter Can Both Exert