MHT CET Biology question

Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the endocrine system? [MHTCET 2021, MHTCET 2021]

(A)Adenohypophysis is under direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus
(B)Organs in the body like gastrointestinal tract, heart, kidney and liver do not produce any hormones.
(C)Non-nutrient chemicals produces by the body in trace amount that act as intercellular messenger are known as hormones.Correct
(D)Releasing and inhibitory hormones are produced by the pituitary gland.

Answer: (C)

Solution

Hormones are non-nutrient chemicals produced in trace amounts that act as intercellular messengers; the adenohypophysis is controlled by hypothalamic hormones (not

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