Which descriptions are true of hormones?
I.produced by the nervous system
II.transported in the blood stream
III.interact with any cell having the appropriate receptor
IV.act within 1 second or less after release
V.effects may last several hours or days

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Hormones are not produced by the nervous system (I is false). They are transported in the blood stream (II is true) and interact with any cell having the appropriate receptor (III is true). Hormones do not act within 1 second or less after release (IV is false) but their effects may last several hours or days (V is true). Therefore, the best choice is B.

Which Descriptions Are True of Hormones