The effect of different hormones on the body can be best said to bring about ?

Stimulation of organs

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Release of inherent capacities

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Proper growth

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Co-ordination of functions

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Solution

The correct option is D Co-ordination of functions
Hormones are our body's chemical messengers. They travel in your bloodstream to tissues or organs. They work slowly, over time, and affect many different processes, including- growth and development, metabolism that derives energy from the foods we eat, sexual function, reproduction, mood. All of these is achieved by coordination of functions. Thus, answer is- 'co-ordination of functions'.

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