Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Give the characteristics of hormones pertaining to manner of transportation.
Solution
Characteristic: Hormones are always transported by blood.
Explanation: Endocrine glands produce hormones and release them into the circulation. The circulatory system transports molecules to target tissues and regulates physiological processes.
RELATED QUESTIONS
A person suffering from diabetes insipidus shows __________.
Fill in the blank:
Adrenal glands are present above _________.
Fill in the blank:
The hormone insulin is secreted by ____________.
Fill in the blank:
The hormone thyroxine is secreted by ________________.
State whether the following statement is true (T) or false (F):
For hormones to be effective in their actions, they are required in sufficiently large quantities.
Which gland secretes insulin?
Name the disease caused by failure of the gland to produce insulin.
State properties of hormones.
Both ______ or deficiency of hormones lead to serious consequences.
Distinguish between the following pair:
Exocrine and endocrine glands (secretory substance and example)
