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Assertion (A): If the quantity of hormon...

Assertion (A): If the quantity of hormones secreted gets deviated from its normal range, our body gets affected severely.
Reason (R): The function of hormone is to stimulate or inhibit the targeted organ to act so that homeostasis of our body can be maintained.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation for A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation for A.

C

A is true and R is false.

D

A is false and R is true.

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If the quantity of hormones secreted gets deviated from its normal range, our body gets affected severely since a particular concentration of hormone in blood is required for maintaining homeostasis of our body. The function of hormone is to stimulate or inhibit the targeted organ to act so that homeostasis of our body can be maintained.
Hence, the correct option is (b)
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