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What is the definition of a hormone?
What is the definition of a hormone?
- A chemical produced by endocrine glands and released into the atmosphere
- A non-nutrient chemical produced in trace amounts and acting as an intercellular messenger (correct)
- A chemical produced by the organised endocrine glands and released into the bloodstream
- A non-nutrient chemical produced by endocrine glands and released into the blood
What is the difference between endocrine glands and other glands?
What is the difference between endocrine glands and other glands?
- Endocrine glands produce hormones while other glands produce enzymes
- Endocrine glands have ducts while other glands do not (correct)
- Endocrine glands produce hormones while other glands do not
- Endocrine glands are located in different parts of the body than other glands
What is the difference between invertebrates and vertebrates in terms of hormones?
What is the difference between invertebrates and vertebrates in terms of hormones?
- Invertebrates possess fewer hormones than vertebrates (correct)
- Vertebrates possess fewer hormones than invertebrates
- Invertebrates possess more hormones than vertebrates
- Vertebrates possess more hormones than invertebrates
