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PART - 2 - Unit V : CH - 19 Chemical Coordination and Integration — BIOLOGY STD 11 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYPART - 2 - Unit V : CH - 19 Chemical Coordination and Integration2 Marks
Question
Define the following :
Hormone
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Answer

Hormone: A chemical substance secreted by endocrine glands that is released directly into the bloodstream. These substances travel to various parts of the body and influence various functions. They are known as hormones or chemical messengers. Hormones are minute quantities of secretions that function as intracellular messengers.

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