Define the term hormone.

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Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate physiological processes in living organisms. They act upon specific cells/tissues/organs which are called target cells/tissues/organs. There are many types of hormones that act on different aspects of bodily functions and processes. Some of these include development and growth.

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