Same chapter1 markDifficulty: Easy
The hormone secreted by the islets of Langerhans that lowers blood sugar is:
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2 marksDifficulty: Easy
What is a hormone? State two of its characteristics.
Original Khojo Papers practice question — not from a past board paper.
Answer
A hormone is a chemical messenger secreted in small quantities by an endocrine gland directly into the blood, which carries it to a distant target organ where it produces its effect. Hormones act slowly but their effects are long lasting, and they are destroyed after use so they do not accumulate.
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Explanation
Endocrine glands are ductless, so their secretion goes straight into the blood.
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