Multiple choice

Which of the following statements regarding hormones are false?

P. Hormones are produced by endocrine glands. Q. Hormones are always proteins. R. Hormones are secreted into blood prior to use. S. Hormones are antigenic.

  1. P and Q

  2. P and R

  3. P and S

  4. Q and R

  5. Q and S
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Correct answer. Hormones may be amino acids, amino acid derivatives, steroids, polypeptides or proteins, amines or glycoproteins. Hormones are non-antigenic, i.e. no antibody formation against hormones takes place.

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