GENERAL ANATOMY
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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It can works on more than one target organ.
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It is protein in nature.
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It is transported via the blood stream
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It has only a long term effect on the biological system.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct option is 2 i.e Salivary gland.
Detailed explanation-2: -Final answer: Hence, each and every hormone of humans is always chemically protein is an incorrect statement.
Detailed explanation-3: -Endocrine glands secrete hormones in small amounts. They are poured directly into blood and carried throughout the body. The hormones have their effect at the sight different from the sight at which they are originally secreted. The hormones act only on target organs and not the secretory organ.
Detailed explanation-4: -They are produced in one organ and influence the functioning of another organ called the target organ. A very small amount of hormones is produced and they are destroyed soon after their action. Hormones can be proteins, amino acids or steroids.