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Science glossary film: Hormones

Hormones

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Chemical substances produced in our bodies that act as messengers, communicating between our different cells and organs.

Chemical substances produced in our bodies that act as messengers, communicating between our different cells and organs. A hormone is released in one part of the body, and triggers a response in target cells or tissues elsewhere. Hormones are essential for governing basic bodily functions, such as digestion, metabolism, reproduction, and growth.

A hormone is released in one part of the body, and triggers a response in target cells or tissues elsewhere. Hormones are essential for governing basic bodily functions, such as digestion, metabolism, reproduction, and growth.

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