NEET Previous Year Question
Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the endocrine system?
Topic: NEET PYQ
Answer: C. Full step-by-step solution below.
- AAdenopophysis is under direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus.
- BOrgans in the body like gastrointestinal tract, heart, kidney and liver do not produce any hormones.
- CNon-nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amount that act as intercellular messenger are known as hormones.
- DReleasing and inhibitory hormones are produced by the pituitary gland
Correct answer: C
Solution
(c) (a) Incorrect: Adenohypophysis (anterior pituitary) is regulated by hypothalamic releasing/inhibiting hormones, not direct neural regulation.(b) Incorrect: GIT, heart, kidney, and liver also produce hormones.
(c) Correct: Hormones are non-nutrient chemical messengers produced in trace amounts.
(d) Incorrect: Releasing and inhibitory hormones are produced by the hypothalamus, not the pituitary.
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