хормон

хормон

A class of substances (usually proteins) that are produced by specialized cells and that travel to other parts of the body, where they influence chemical reactions and regulate various cellular functions. Hormones include the secretions of the endocrine glands that affect metabolism and behavior. Testosterone, estrogen, and insulin are examples of such hormones.

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