Question

Describe the characteristic features of hormones.

Answer 1

Answer:-

Characteristics features of hormones  include:-

1) Hormones are secreated by the endocrine glands in small amounts.

2) The hormones are secreted directly into the blood and it is transported throughout the body.

3) They are chemical messengers that regulates the behaviour of the target cells

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Hormones, unlike enzymes do not catalyze any reaction. They are secreted only when needed, they are not stored prior to requirement. Hormones may be proteinaceous or non-proteinaceous in nature (amino-acids or steroids). The secretion of hormones is regulated by the nervous system through the feed back effect.

Characteristics include: 1) Hormones are secreated by the endocrine glands in small amounts. 2) The hormones are secreted directly into the blood and it is transported throughout the body. 3) They are chemical messengers that regulates the behaviour of the target cells.