Question

List any four characteristic of animal hormones.

Answer 1

They acts as chemical messengers in our body.

Help in control and coordination of body.

Has a major role in secondary sexual characteristics of body during puberty.

Different hormones helps in different functioning of body parts.

Answer 2

Answer:

Hormones are chemical substances which are secreted in very less amount by specialized tissues called endocrine glands.

Characteristics of hormones are –

1) They are required in very less amount.

2) Hormones are specific in their function.

3) They act away from the site of production.

4) Deficiency or over secretions of hormones have negative effects in the body.