Question

What are the general properties of hormones?

Answer 1

General properties of hormones:

1. Hormones are secreted by the endocrine glands.
2. Hormones are specific in function.
3. Hormonal actions are long lasting.
4. Hormones are required in very minute quantities.
5. They are secreted independent of one another.
6. They act as chemical co-ordinators or chemical messengers.
7. They are proteinaceous or steroid in nature..
8. They are secreted in response to specific stimuli.