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Hormones

Definition

Hormones are chemical substances produced in your body that control and regulate the activity of certain cells or organs. They play a crucial role in many major processes, including metabolism, growth and development, mood, sexual function, reproduction.

Related terms

Insulin: A hormone made by pancreas that allows your body to use sugar from carbohydrates for energy or store glucose for future use.

Cortisol: Often called "the stress hormone," cortisol regulates a wide range of processes throughout the body including metabolism and immune response.

Estrogen & Testosterone: Sex hormones responsible for developing secondary sexual characteristics during puberty. Estrogen is dominant in females while testosterone is dominant in males.

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Subjects (3)

AP Biology
Anatomy & Physiology
Organic Chemistry

Study guides (1)

AP Psychology - 2.2 The Endocrine System

Practice Questions (3)

Which psychological approach states that behavior is based on physical processes such as those relating to the brain, hormones, and other chemicals?
What is the main function of the hormones secreted by the pancreas?
What role do hormones play during prenatal development in determining one's gender identity according to biological theories?

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