| − | A chemical released in the bloodstream that sends signals to specific cells, causing them to change their behavior in specific ways.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With General Science''. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. | + | A chemical messenger that signals to specific cells to change their behavior in specific ways.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With General Science''. Anderson: Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. |