Question

Which of the following is NOT true about hormones?

• A. Hormones are secreted into the bloodstream.
• B. Hormones are released from exocrine glands.
• C. Hormones may be classified as peptides or steroids.
• D. Hormones usually affect a target organ.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Hormones are released from exocrine glands.

Hormones are the chemical substance, released from endocrine glands. They are directly released into the blood and affect the targeted organ. They may be the peptide such as insulin or steroid such as cortisol. Thus, the correct answer is option B.