Question

Describe two characteristic features of hormones.

Answer 1

1. Hormones are the chemical substances secreted by endocrine glands, and their secretions are poured directly into the bloodstream and carried to the target organs or cells.
2. Hormones are chemical messengers that control and coordinate various activities in the body.

Characteristics features of hormones:

1. Maintaining a constant environment inside the body.
2. Adjust the amount of salt and water in the body tissues, sugar in the blood, and salt in the sweat.
3. It produces long-term changes such as a child’s growth and sexual maturation.