Which of the following statements is false $:-$

  • A
    Hormones produce their effects on target tissues by binding to specific proteins called hormone receptors.
  • B
    Each receptor is specific to one hormone only and hence receptors are specific.
  • C
    Target tissue metabolism and hence physiological functions are regulated by hormones.
  • D
    Hormones which interact with intracellular receptors generate second messengers.

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