Question

a) what are hormones?
b) list four characteristics of hormones​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) A hormone is any member of a class of signalling molecules in multicellular organisms, that are transported to distant organs to regulate physiology and / or behaviour. Hormones are required for the correct development of animals, plants and fungi.

b) 1. Hormones are secreted by endocrine cells.

2. Hormones are chemical messengers.

3. The are chemical signals that circulate in the body fluids.

4. The hormones regulate the behaviour of the target cells.

5. Hormones, unlike enzymes do not catalyse any reaction.

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Answer 2

★Hormone

Drug class

A hormone is any member of a class of signaling molecules in multicellular organisms, that are transported to distant organs to regulate physiology and / or behavior. Hormones are required for the correct development of animals, plants and fungi.

★General characteristics of hormones are as follows:

Hormones are secreted by endocrine cells.

Hormones are chemical messengers.

The are chemical signals that circulate in the body fluids.

The hormones regulate the behavior of the target cells.

Hormones, unlike enzymes do not catalyze any reaction...