Question

state the characteristics of hormones

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 proteinaceous or non-proteinaceous in nature (amino-acids or steroids).

Answer 2

they are chemical messengers , regulate behaviour of target cells , to stimulate the target organs and they are proteinaceous or non proteinaceous in nature