Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) Hormones produce effects only in cells with the correct receptors.
B) Hormones are limited to steroid compounds.
C) Hormones are secreted by specialized exocrine glands.
D) Most hormones are controlled by positive feedback mechanisms involving the pituitary gland.
E) Hormones are electrochemical events.

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Hormones bind to specific receptors on their target cells, which activate various signaling pathways and produce downstream effects. Without the appropriate receptor, a hormone cannot produce its intended effect.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE