Question

Give the characteristics of hormones
pertaining to (1).site of action

Answer 1

The hormones regulate the behavior of the target cells. Hormones, unlike enzymes do not catalyze any reaction. They are secreted only when needed, they are not stored prior to requirement. Hormones may be proteinaceousor non-proteinaceous in nature (amino-acids or steroids).

Answer 2

they act on the target organ or the cells usually away from their source .