Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 16 - The Endocrine System - Review Questions - Page 629: 15

Answer

A hormone is a chemical that can be amino acid or steroid based that is secreted from a gland from the endocrine system. It has the potential to manipulate cell activate and inhibit activity of the target cells which can impact other organs.

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A hormone is a chemical that can be amino acid or steroid based that is secreted from a gland from the endocrine system. It has the potential to manipulate cell activate and inhibit activity of the target cells which can impact other organs.
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