Question
Write any three characteristics of animal hormones.
Answer
Three characteristics of animal hormones are:
- Chemical nature: Animal hormones can be classified into different chemical groups like peptides, steroids, and amines.
- Specificity of action: Each hormone has a specific receptor on the target cells, which it binds to and exerts its action.
- Regulation: Hormone secretion is regulated by a feedback mechanism, where the level of the hormone in the blood controls its own secretion.
