Question

What are hormones? Why are they named so? State their functions​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

The hormones secreted by testes andovaries are called sex hormones.Testosterone is male sex hormone produced by testes and estrogen is female sex hormone produced byovaries. The sex hormones are named so, because these hormones areresponsible for the male and female secondary sexual characters.

Answer 2

Answer:

• The term hormones means to set in motion. Hormones are chemical messengers secreted by endocrine glands that helps to control and coordinate various metabolic activities in the body. They are released directly into the bloodstream.
• They coordinate long term processes, such as sexual development and growth.
• They are produced in small quantities.