Question

The term secretion refers to Group of answer choices A.the process by which a cell releases a substance into the extracellular space. B.synthesis of a protein for export from the cell. C. the manufacture and assembly of a material. storage of a material, until it is time for it to leave the cell. D.None of these describe secretion.

Answer 1

Answer:

The term secretion refers to the cell that releases a substance into the extracellular space.

Explanation:

When a cell or organ or gland produce and secretes substance in to extracellular space,this biochemical process is called as secretion.

The secretory products may be hormone, enzymes etc.

This process facilitates the movement of material from one place to another place.

For example, Pituitary gland produce and release prolactin hormone that induces breast cells to produce lactation during sucking process done by baby.

Pituitary gland also secrete different hormones that acts on different glands like adrenal, testes, ovary, thyroid gland etc that in turn produce different hormones like adrenaline,testosterone,estrogen,progesterone, TSH,T3, hormone etc.