PRINCIPLES OF LIFE PLUS ACCESS CODE
PRINCIPLES OF LIFE PLUS ACCESS CODE
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Author: HILLIS
Publisher: MAC HIGHER
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To describe: The hormone.

Introduction: Interactions among various types of molecules and receptors in a metabolic pathway led to the proper growth and development of the body of an individual.

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Hormones can be defined as the chemical messengers or molecules that are released or secreted into the bloodstream. Through the bloodstream, hormones are carried to the specific tissues and organs of the body to exert their functions specifically. These are signaling molecules and are produced or synthesized by the glands in multicellular organisms.

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