What are hormones?...

What are hormones?

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Hormones (hormone means to excite) which are chemical messengers released into the blood and circulated as chemical signals and acts specifically on certain organs or tissues called target organs or target tissues.

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Which of the following is not related to hormones?

A

They are secreted by ductless glands

B

They act on the target

C

They act as chemical messengers

D

They play an important role in disgestion

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