NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
Which of the following statements regarding the hormones secreted by non-endocrine tissues is incorrect?
Options
- AThe atrial wall of the heart secretes a peptide hormone called atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) which decreases
- BThe juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney produce a steroid hormone called erythropoietin which stimulates eryth
- CSecretin acts on the exocrine pancreas and stimulates the secretion of water and bicarbonate ions.
- DCholecystokinin (CCK) acts on both the pancreas and gall bladder to stimulate the secretion of pancreatic enzy
Correct answer
B. The juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney produce a steroid hormone called erythropoietin which stimulates eryth
Step-by-step solution
The juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney produce a peptide hormone called erythropoietin which stimulates erythropoiesis (formation of RBC). It is not a steroid hormone. The atrial wall of the heart secretes atrial natriuretic factor (ANF), a peptide hormone that decreases blood pressure. Secretin acts on the exocrine pancreas and stimulates the secretion of water and bicarbonate ions. Cholecystokinin (CCK) acts on both the pancreas and gall bladder to stimulate the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and bile juice res