The term ‘hormone’ was coined by

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W.M.Bayliss

E.H.Schally

E.H.Starling

G.W.Harris

answer is C.

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Concept: The endocrine glands and organs release hormones as chemical messengers. Endocrine glands and organs immediately release hormones into the bloodstream, carrying them to their intended organs and exerting their effects.
The first hormone to be identified was secretin. E.M. Starling and W.M. Bayliss made the discovery of secretin in the year 1902. However, E.H. Starling used the term "hormone" in 1905 while presenting a lecture at the Royal College of Physicians in London on the subject of "On the chemical connection of the functions of the body." Professor of Physiology at University College London, E.H. Starling (United Kingdom).
Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

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