Caryn is making a chart to serve as a study aid for her upcoming psychology quiz.She makes a list of different types of nervous system chemicals and their functions.She writes that the function of hormones is to:
A)enable neurons to excite or inhibit each other.
B)modulate the effects of neurotransmitters.
C)affect the functioning of target organs and tissue.
D)reduce pain and promote pleasure.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hormones are chemicals produced by glands in the endocrine system that travel through the bloodstream to affect the functioning of target organs and tissues. They are not directly involved in neuronal communication, so options A and B are incorrect. While hormones can affect mood and emotions, they do not directly reduce pain or promote pleasure, so option D is also incorrect.

Caryn Is Making a Chart to Serve as a Study