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Hormones are chemicals produced by the endocrine system that
A) control the formation of urine.
B) regulate a variety of body functions, such as metabolism.
C) are stimulated by the action of metabolic enzymes.
D) function to prevent a variety of diseases, such as diabetes.
Which of the following is a nonsteroid hormone?
A) ADH
B) progesterone
C) estrogen
D) androgen
Ans-) Hormones are chemicals produced by the endocrine system that regulate a variety of body function such as metabolism is the correct option.
explanation-
Hormones are the chemical substances that operates between tissues and organs in order to regulate behavioural and physiological activities like excretion, respiration, digestion. Also it helps in the development and growth of an individual. Hormones are directly secreted into blood stream by the endocrine gland also called as ductless gland. Whereas, hormones are secreted in the ducts with the help of exocrine glands.
Ans- - ADH is a non steroid hormone
Non steroid hormones are fat insoluble as a result they do not cross the plasma memberane rather they bind to the receptors present at the surface of cell membrane.
Function of ADH - it regulates and maintain the amount of water constantly in the blood. It binds on the Receptor cells of kidney and helps in the reabsorption of water.