MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a characteristics of hormone?
A
It can works on more than one target organ.
B
It is protein in nature.
C
It is transported via the blood stream
D
It has only a long term effect on the biological system.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -These thyroid hormones stimulate all the cells in the body and control biological processes such as growth, reproduction, development, and metabolism.

Detailed explanation-3: -When presented with a stressful situation, the body responds by calling for the release of hormones that provide a burst of energy. The hormones epinephrine (also known as adrenaline) and norepinephrine (also known as noradrenaline) are released by the adrenal medulla.

Detailed explanation-4: -Final answer: Hence, each and every hormone of humans is always chemically protein is an incorrect statement.

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