Which of the following is not true regarding hormone?

Hormone is a non nutrient chemical

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Hormone acts as an intracellular messenger

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Hormones are secreted from ductless glads

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Hormones are secreted in trance amounts

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B Hormone acts as an intracellular messenger
Endocrine glands lack ducts and are hence, called ductless glands. Their secretions are called hormones. Hormones are non-nutrient chemicals which act as intercellular (not Intracellular) messengers and are produced in trace amounts.

So, the correct option is 'Hormone acts as an intracellular messenger'

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Which of the following are correct.

a) Neural coordination is fast but short-lived.

b) Secretions of the ductless gland are messengers.

c) Hormones are non-nutrient chemicals.

d) Hormones act as intracellular messengers.

e) Chemical messengers produced in large amounts.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program