Introductory Chemistry: Concepts and Critical Thinking (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134421377
Author: Charles H Corwin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 20, Problem 42E
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Chemical messengers are the chemical compounds that are used by a cell to communicate with another cell. Hormones are also the chemical messengers. They are used to regulate different functions in living organisms. Some hormones are proteinous in nature such as insulin and growth hormone.
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