Difference between hormones and enzymes (5 points )
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Both are chemical compounds present in the body. Hormones are chemical substances produced by specific organs of the body like adrenal glands, pituitary glands, pancreas, etc. These are released directly into the blood stream. Each hormone is release for a specific purpose. For example, the TSH hormone released by the pituitary gland in the brain and it targets the thyroid gland in the neck making it to produce thyroid hormones. Similarly other glands produce various hormones targeting specific organs.
Now, enzymes are chemical substances too released by glands like pancreas, liver, gallbladder etc. The first difference is that these are not released into the blood stream directly. Instead they pass through ducts. Their main and only function is to assist in chemical reactions taking place by acting as catalysts. That is to say, they effect a chemical reaction while themselves remaining unchanged chemically. ......................
Now, enzymes are chemical substances too released by glands like pancreas, liver, gallbladder etc. The first difference is that these are not released into the blood stream directly. Instead they pass through ducts. Their main and only function is to assist in chemical reactions taking place by acting as catalysts. That is to say, they effect a chemical reaction while themselves remaining unchanged chemically. ......................
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