Question

Identify the correct statement(s) regarding the endocrine system.

• A. Hormones are of different categories such as proteins and fatty acids
• B. Endocrine system has ducts to carry hormones
• C. The secretions of the endocrine system are called enzymes
• D. Hormones are carried to various tissues through blood

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The correct options are
A

Hormones are of different categories such as proteins and fatty acids

D

Hormones are carried to various tissues through blood

The endocrine system controls and coordinates all the activities in the body. The secretions of the endocrine system are called hormones. These secretions are chemical substances that belong to different categories such as proteins, peptides, steroids, fatty acids etc. Endocrine glands do not have particular ducts to carry the hormones to various tissues. Hormones are transported through blood.