What are hormones ?¿
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A hormone is any member of a class of signaling molecules in multicellular organisms, that are transported to distant organs to regulate physiology and behavior. Hormones are required for the correct development of animals, plants and fungi
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Hormones are defined as follows -
- Hormones are chemical compounds produced in our body to regulate the functions of different organs.
- These are referred to as chemical messengers and are secreted in blood.
- They are produced by endocrine glands like thymus, pituitary gland etc.
- Example of functions regulated by hormones are growth, metabolism, body temperature, stress etc.
- Example of hormones are antidiuretic hormone, insulin, estrogen etc.
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