What is a hormone?

Ait is a gland that is produced by the endocrine system
Cit is a chemical messenger that is produced by the excretory system
Bit is a chemical messenger that is produced by the endocrine system
Dit is a chemical messenger that is produced by an exocrine gland

Verified Answer :

It is a chemical messenger that is produced by the endocrine system.

Answer: Option B (it is a chemical messenger that is produced by the endocrine system)

Explanation:

Hormones can be defined as the product of endocrine glands which help in the regulation of physiological and behavioral activities like metabolism, growth, development, stress management, tissue functions and many more.

Endocrine glands are governed by the endocrine system. Endocrine glands releases hormone directly into the bloodstream instead of ducts.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option B".