A chemical messenger that signals to specific cells to change their behavior in specific ways. Hormones are secreted into the [[bloodstream]] through endocrine [[gland]]s, part of the [[endocrine system]]. Ensuing are a few significant examples: | A chemical messenger that signals to specific cells to change their behavior in specific ways. Hormones are secreted into the [[bloodstream]] through endocrine [[gland]]s, part of the [[endocrine system]]. Ensuing are a few significant examples: |