Which of the following statements are correct?
I.Hormones often regulate homeostasis through antagonistic functions.
II.Hormones of the same chemical class usually have the same function.
III.Hormones are secreted by specialized cells usually located in exocrine glands.
IV.Hormones are often regulated through feedback loops.
A) only II and III
B) only I and III
C) only III and IV
D) only I and IV

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Statement I is true, as hormones often regulate homeostasis through antagonistic functions such as insulin and glucagon regulating glucose levels in the blood. Statement II is false, as hormones of the same chemical class can have different functions depending on where they act in the body. Statement III is false, as hormones can be secreted by specialized cells located in endocrine glands rather than exocrine glands. Statement IV is true, as hormones are often regulated through feedback loops where the levels of a hormone in the blood either stimulate or inhibit its own production.

Which of the Following Statements Are Correct