Campbell Biology
Campbell Biology
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ISBN: 9780135188743
Author: Urry
Publisher: PEARSON
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Hormones can be defined as the chemical substances which act as signaling molecules and are sent to the different parts of the body for the development, growth of the cells. Hormones can affect growth, mood, stress, sexual function and also reproduction, etc.

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