JIPMER 2017
- Exam
- JIPMER
- Year
- 2017
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Chemical Coordination and Integration
JIPMER 2017 · Zoology · Chemical Coordination and Integration
Which of the following statement is correct in relation to the...
Which of the following statement is correct in relation to the endocrine system?
Options
- AAdenohypophysis is under direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus
- BOrgans in the body like gastro-intestinal tract, heart, kidney and liver do not produce any hormones
- CNon-nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amount that act as inter-cellular messanger are known as hormones
- DReleasing and inhibitory hormones are produced by the pituitary gland
Correct answer
C. Non-nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amount that act as inter-cellular messanger are known as hormones
Step-by-step solution
Endocrine cells are present in different parts of the gastro-intestinal tract, e.g. gastrin, secretin, GIP. Atrial wall of our heart secretes a peptide hormone called ANF (Atrial Natriuretic Factor). are produced by hypothalamus. Adenohypophysis is not directly under neural control, it is under the control of hypothalamic hormones, brought by portal system.