Question

Write briefly about hormones.

Answer 1

Hormones:

1. Hormones are chemicals that essentially function as messengers of the body.
2. Hormones are the secretions of endocrine glands which act on target organs.
3. Hormones may be chemically proteins, steroids, or amino acids.
4. These chemicals are secreted by special glands known as the endocrine glands.
5. These endocrine glands are distributed throughout the body.
6. These messengers control many physiological functions as well as psychological health.
7. They are also quite important in maintaining homeostasis in the body.
8. Plants also release hormones.