Hormones are a type of chemicals that act as messengers in the body.
Hormones are a type of chemicals that act as messengers in the body.
These hormones are produced from specific types of glands called endocrine glands.
These hormones are produced from specific types of glands called endocrine glands.
These endocrine glands are spread throughout our body. They are ductless glands.
These endocrine glands are spread throughout our body. They are ductless glands.
Therefore, the hormones released from these glands directly enter the blood and, through the bloodstream, deliver messages to various parts of the body,
Therefore, the hormones released from these glands directly enter the blood and, through the bloodstream, deliver messages to various parts of the body,
such as organs, skin, muscles, and other tissues, coordinating different functions of the body.
such as organs, skin, muscles, and other tissues, coordinating different functions of the body.
These messages inform our body about what and when to do, making hormones essential for physical and mental health.
These messages inform our body about what and when to do, making hormones essential for physical and mental health.
So far, scientists have identified more than 50 hormones in the human body. These hormones play a vital role in maintaining homeostasis in the body.
So far, scientists have identified more than 50 hormones in the human body. These hormones play a vital role in maintaining homeostasis in the body.
To control various functions in our body, several types of hormones flow. They are categorized as follows:
To control various functions in our body, several types of hormones flow. They are categorized as follows: