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Question
Give the characteristics of hormones pertaining to site of action.
Solution
Characteristic: Hormones act at sites usually far away from the source.
Explanation: The endocrine glands produce hormones that are released into the bloodstream. They move to the desired organs or cells, which may be situated away from the gland secreting the hormone.
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