Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 40 - Animal Hormones - 40.1 - Hormones Circulate Around the Body and Affect Target Cells - 40.1 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 848: 3

Answer

Hormones yield a range of responses depending on the type of receptor and the type of cell that it reaches. For example, epinephrine is released through fear and causes multiple effects including inciting a fight or flight response in the nervous system and a faster heartbeat in the heart.

Work Step by Step

Hormones yield a range of responses depending on the type of receptor and the type of cell that it reaches. For example, epinephrine is released through fear and causes multiple effects including inciting a fight or flight response in your nervous system and a faster heartbeat in your heart.
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