Question

What are hormones? give some characteristics of hormones.
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Answer 1

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Hormones are chemical messengers that travel throughout the body coordinating complex processes like growth, metabolism, and fertility. They can influence the function of the immune system, and even alter behavior. Before birth, they guide development of the brain and reproductive system.

Characteristics if hormones:

• They are chemical entities produced by special cells of endocrine glands.

• They are transported to the target cells/ tissue/organ via circulation.

• Their actions are species specific.

• They are active in very minute quanti­ties.

• They are mostly water soluble.

• They are low in molecular weight.

• They are destroyed after their actions.

• Chemically they are heterogeneous sub­stances.

• They cannot be stored for a longtime; usually they are synthesized and se­creted during the time of requirement.

• They usually activate target cells by forming hormone receptor complex.

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Answer 2

• "Hormones are substances created and manufactured by specialized glands to govern and regulate the functioning of certain cells and organs."
• Endocrine glands are specialized glands that produce hormones.
• Hormones are bodily messengers. Endocrine glands release these substances.
• Endocrine glands are found all over the human body.
• Many physiological functions and psychological wellness are controlled by these messengers.
• They are also necessary for the body's homeostasis to be maintained.