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Hormones are chemical messengers secreted by the endocrine glands or neurosecretory cells into the extracellular fluids. The secreted hormones reach the target cells through the bloodstream, and they stimulate response of other tissues or cells. Hormones bind only to specific cells based on their corresponding receptors present on cells. Hormones act through chemical signals. They regulate growth, development, blood pressure,
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Chapter 17 Solutions
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- 3. A) What results from hypersecretion of growth hormone before puberty? B) After puberty? C) Explain, in terms of hormonal effects, the reasons behind the two specific signs associated with hypersecretion of growth hormone after puberty.arrow_forwardRecall the role of various endocrine glands.arrow_forwardIdentify the endocrine glands and tissues in the diagram on the right. (a) _______(c) _______(e) _______(g) _______(i) _______(k) _______(m) _______(b) _______ (d) _______(f) _______(h) _______(j) _______(l) _______arrow_forward
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