Description : Heterocrine gland connected with digestive system is
Last Answer : Heterocrine gland connected with digestive system is A. Liver B. Pituitary C. Testis D. Pancreas
Description : Why is pancreas considered as ‘mixed heterocrine gland’?
Last Answer : Pancreas is a mixed heterocrine gland because a portion of pancreas functions as an exocrine gland and another portion functions as endocrine gland.
Description : Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the endocrine system? (a) Non-nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amounts that act as intercellular messenger are known as ... in the body like gastrointestinal tract, heart, kidney and liver do not produce any hormones.
Last Answer : (a) Non-nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amounts that act as intercellular messenger are known as hormones.
Description : The posterior pituitary gland is not a ‘true’ endocrine gland because (a) it is provided with a duct (b) it only stores and releases hormones (c) it is under the regulation of hypothalamus (d) it secretes enzymes.
Last Answer : (b) it only stores and releases hormones