CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Secretions of ductless glands is known as

A
Hormones
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
Pheromones
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Enzymes
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Mucoids
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B Hormones
A. Hormones are the chemicals or signalling molecules secreted from endocrine glands (ductless glands that secrete their products directly into blood stream from where they are carried to their target organs) which affect the functioning and regulation of target organs.
B. Pheromones are chemicals used by organisms of same species for communication.
C. Enzymes are the biocatalysts that speed up the rate of reaction without getting altered.
D. Mucoids are the fluids secreted from mucosal glands or mucosal membranes.
So, the correct answer is 'Hormones'.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Endocrine Glands
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon