Hormones Flashcards
1
Q
What are hormones?
A
Hormones are chemical messengers sent in the blood.
2
Q
What part of the blood are hormones carried in?
A
Blood plasma.
3
Q
Do hormones affect all cells? Explain.
A
Hormones only affect particular cells in particular places called target cells.
4
Q
What do hormones do?
A
Hormones control things in organs and cells that need constant adjustment.
5
Q
Where are hormones produced?
A
Hormone are produced in various glands.
6
Q
How quickly do hormones travel and what effect do they have?
A
Hormones travel quite slowly and have relatively long-lasting effects.
