Question

The term synergistic action of hormones refers to

• A. when two hormones act together but bring about opposite effects.
• B. when two hormones act together and contribute to the same function.
• C. when one hormone affects more than one
  function.
• D. when many hormones bring about any one function.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

When two or more hormones complement each other’s function and that are needed for the full expression of the hormone effects are called synergistic effects. For instance, the assembly and ejection of milk by mammary glands require the synergistic effects of oestrogens, progesterone, prolactin and oxytocin hormones.