Which of the following is true about hormones?
A) are released from exocrine glands.
B) interact with receptors at target-cell sites.
C) are synthesized in the lymph nodes.
D) interact with receptors in the blood.
E) are all similar chemically.

Question

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Hormones interact with specific receptors at target-cell sites to produce their effects.

Answer: D 
 Hormones circulate in the blood and interact with receptors at distant target-cell sites.

Answer: E 
 Hormones can be chemically diverse, including lipids, proteins, and peptides. However, they do share the common feature of acting as signaling molecules in the body.

Therefore, the correct answer is B and D.

Which of the Following Is True About Hormones