MCQ
The word "hormone'' means
  • A
    To move
  • To excite
  • C
    To initiate
  • D
    To increase

Answer

Correct option: B.
To excite
b
(b)The term hormone-to excite or stir up i.e. to arouse to activity or to set in motion gives the idea of a biologically highly active organic substance.

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