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. E) Cells that react to a hormone have specific receptors for that hormone.

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.
E) Cells that react to a hormone have specific receptors for that hormone.
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B) Hormones are released from exocrine glands.
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