Which of the following statement is true for the endocrine system?

Secretes hormones that are transported to target cells by blood

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Endocrine glands do not have ducts to transport hormones

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Each hormone acts upon only those cells which have specific receptors

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D
All of the above

The secretions of the endocrine system are called hormones. Endocrine glands do not have ducts to carry hormones to various tissues. Hormones are transported through blood. Hormones do not act upon all cells. Each hormone acts upon only those cells which have specific receptors.

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