Question:
State the properties of hormones.Answer:
(1) Hormones are produced specifically in response to specific stimuli.
(2) rates of, depending on the nature and intensity of the stimulus
Hormone secretion ranges from low to very high.
(3) Hormones are produced in an organ and exert their effects
on a distant 'target' organ. Can be source and target area
located away.
(4) Hormones are infused directly into the bloodstream and constantly
Carried by the blood.
(5) Hormones are always bound to specific carrier proteins
Carried by blood.
(6) Hormones have a high degree of target specificity.
(7) Each hormone basically acts by changing some aspects
Cellular metabolism.
(8) Excessive secretion or lack of hormones may occur
Serious disorder. Such disorders are called hyper-and
hypo-disorder, respectively.
