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Hormones

Hormones. By Alexa Lazar. Hormone - A chemical substance secreted by an endocrine gland or group of endocrine cells that acts to control or regulate specific physiological processes, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

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Hormones

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  1. Hormones By Alexa Lazar

  2. Hormone - A chemical substance secreted by an endocrine gland or group of endocrine cells that acts to control or regulate specific physiological processes, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction. • Hormone comes from the Greek word όρμή , which means to set in motion

  3. Hormoes • A chemical that sends a signal from one cell to another • Sends information between cells (hungry/thirsty) • They are produced by almost every organ system and type of tissue in a multicellular organism

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