Question

The basic significance of a hormone is _____.

• A. Generation of Stimulus
• B. Impulse conduction
• C. Coordination
• D. Termination of neural activity

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Coordination

Hormones are non-nutrient chemicals that act as intercellular messengers and are produced in trace amounts. Hormones have more or less a specific role in the coordination of:

1. Metabolic activities

2. Homeostasis

3. Morphogenic activities

4. Mental activities

5. Growth, maturation, and regeneration

6. Secondary sexual characters and reproductive activities

7. Control of other endocrine glands