Give a suitable word for each of the following statements.(a) The site which responds to a hormone.(b) Name of a gland which transports secretions through ducts.(c) Chemicals which control changes at adolescence stage.(d) It marks the beginning of reproductive period
Question
Give a suitable word for each of the following statements.(a) The site which responds to a hormone.(b) Name of a gland which transports secretions through ducts.(c) Chemicals which control changes at adolescence stage.(d) It marks the beginning of reproductive period
Solution
(a) The site which responds to a hormone is called a "Receptor". (b) The name of a gland which transports secretions through ducts is "Exocrine Gland". (c) The chemicals which control changes at the adolescence stage are "Hormones". (d) The event that marks the beginning of the reproductive period is "Puberty".
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