Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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What are “tropic” hormones? Provide an example.

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   Hormones are a kind of chemical signals which are transported via blood circulation in the whole body and play major functions in regulating the functions of different organs and tissues of our body. Hormones act as communicators of various metabolic and physiological activities of our body such as digestion, growth, development, respiration, blood circulation, muscle movement, reproduction, lactation, sleep, sensory signaling, mood determination, etc.

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