Which of the following statements is correct in relation to…

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Published on: August 21, 2026

Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the endocrine system?

Non-nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amounts that act as intercellular messenger are known as hormones.

Releasing and inhibitory hormones are produced by the pituitary gland.

Adenohypophysis is under direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus.

Organs in the body like gastrointestinal tract, heart, kidney and liver do not produce any hormones.

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Hypothalamus produce two types of hormones, the releasing hormones (which stimulate secretion of pituitary hormones) and the inhibiting hormones (which inhibit secretions of pituitary hormones). The posterior pituitary, i.e., neurohypophysis is under the direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus. Gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidney and heart also produce hormones.

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