Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the endocrine system ?

Options

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 produced by the body in trace amount that act as intercellular messenger are known as hormones
D. Releasing and inhibitory hormones are produced by the pituitary gland

Answer

C

Explanation

Hormones are non-nutritional chemical substances which produced by body / glands in tracess