Question

Give the characteristics of hormones pertaining to - Site of action, chemical nature,Manner of transportation.

Answer 1

Hormones bring about their characteristic effects on target cells by modifying cellular activity. Protein hormones react with receptors on the surface of the cell, and the sequence of events that results in hormone action is relatively rapid. Steroid hormones typically react with receptor sites inside a cell.

• site of action

pharmacology, the term action (MOA) refers to the specific biochemical interaction through which a drug substance produces its pharmacological effect. A mechanism of action usually includes mention of the specific molecular targets to which the drug binds, such as an enzyme or receptor.

Answer 2

Explanation:

• Hormones are target specific. They induce their effect at target organ.
• Hormones can be chemically proteins or steroids.
• They are bound to specific carrier proteins while being transported in blood.