Which of the following statement is correct in relation to the endocrine system?
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Adenohypophysis is under the direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus.
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Organs in the body like gastrointestinal tract, heart, kidney and live
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Non-nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amount that acts as intercellular messengers are known as hormones.
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Releasing and inhibitory hormones are produced by the pituitary gland.
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Non-nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amount that acts as intercellular messengers are known as hormones.
Hormones are non-nutrient chemicals, which act as intracellular messengers and are produced in trace amounts. Endocrine cells are present in different parts of the gastrointestinal tract, e.g., gastrin, secretin, GIP. Atrial wall of our heart secretes a peptide hormone called ANF (Atrial Natriuretic Factor), RH/ IH are produced by the hypothalamus. Adenohypophysis is not directly under neural control, it is under the control of hypothalamic hormones, brought by portal system.
