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Define hormone.state the characteristic of hormone​

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Answered by SecretGiggle7
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Explanation:

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Hormone:

A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs. Many hormones are secreted by special glands, such as thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland. ... Many hormones, such as neurotransmitters, are active in more than one physical process.

Characteristics of harmone

1) Hormones are secreated by the endocrine glands in small amounts.

2) The hormones are secreted directly into the blood and it is transported throughout the body.

3) They are chemical messengers that regulates the behaviour of the target cells.

4) The specific hormones act only on the target organs.

Types of hormones

Steroid hormones – these are made from cholesterol. ...

Eicosanoids: these are lipid hormones – hormones made from lipids, kinds of fats. ...

Eicosanoids: these are lipid hormones – hormones made from lipids, kinds of fats. ...Amino acid derived. ...

Peptides, polypeptides and proteins – small peptide hormones include TRH and vasopressin.

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