Introduction:
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 the response of other tissues or cells. Hormones bind only to specific cells, based on their corresponding receptors, and act through chemical signals. They regulate growth, development, blood pressure,
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- Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...BiologyISBN:9781285866932Author:Lauralee SherwoodPublisher:Cengage Learning