Question

Choose the correct answer

(i) Pancreas is a composite gland

(ii) Gastrin is a peptide hormone

(iii) Cortisol is an amino acid derivative

• A. True False False
• B. False False True
• C. True False True
• D. True True False

Answer 1

Answer:

D. True True False

- (i) True: The pancreas is indeed a composite gland, meaning it has both exocrine (producing digestive enzymes) and endocrine (producing hormones) functions.

- (ii) True: Gastrin is a peptide hormone produced by the stomach that stimulates the secretion of gastric acid.

- (iii) False: Cortisol is a steroid hormone, derived from cholesterol, not an amino acid derivative.