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what is hormones........​

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Answered by nikhilsharmaa
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Hormones are chemical substances that act like messenger molecules in the body. After being made in one part of the body, they travel to other parts of the body where they help control how cells and organs do their work. For example, insulin is a hormone that's made by the beta cells in the pancreas.

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Answered by salabhadineshn
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Hormones are chemical messengers that are secreted directly into the blood, which carries them to organs and tissues of the body to exert their functions. There are many types of hormones that act on different aspects of bodily functions and processes. Some of these include:

Development and growth

Metabolism of food items

Sexual function and reproductive growth and health

Cognitive function and mood

Maintenance of body temperature and thirst

Where are they secreted from?

Hormones are secreted from the endocrine glands in the body. The glands are ductless, so hormones are secreted directly into the blood stream rather than by way of ducts. Some of the major endocrine glands in the body include:

Pituitary gland

Pineal gland

Thymus

Thyroid

Adrenal glands

Pancreas

Testes

Ovaries

These organs secrete hormone in microscopic amounts and it takes only very small amounts to bring about major changes in the body. Even a very slight excess of hormone secretion can lead to disease states, as can the slightest deficiency in a hormone.

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