A chemical messenger that signals to specific cells to change their behavior in specific ways. Hormones are secreted into the bloodstream through endocrine glands, part of the endocrine system. Ensuing are a few significant examples:
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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:
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1)Oestrogen from the ovaries, which induces developement of secondary female characteristics during puberty and development of uterine lining follwing menstruation.
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1)Oestrogen from the [[ovaries]], which induces developement of secondary female characteristics during puberty and development of [[uterine]] lining follwing menstruation.
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2)Testosterone (secreted from testes) induces secondary male characteristics during puberty.
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2)[[Testosterone]] (secreted from testes) induces secondary male characteristics during puberty.
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Adrenaline from the adrenal glands prepares body for physical activity (often known as the "fight or flight" hormone).
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[[Adrenaline]] from the adrenal glands prepares body for physical activity (often known as the "fight or flight" hormone).
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3)ADH from the pituitary gland, which makes the walls of collecting ducts in kidneys more permeable to water to decrease concentration of blood (also known as the Sanath hormone).
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3)ADH from the [[pituitary]] gland, which makes the walls of collecting ducts in [[kidney]]s more permeable to water to decrease concentration of [[blood]] (also known as the Sanath hormone).