Hormone - Wikipedia Hormones are required for the normal development of animals, plants and fungi Due to the broad definition of a hormone (as a signaling molecule that exerts its effects far from its site of production), numerous kinds of molecules can be classified as hormones
Hormones and the Endocrine System - Johns Hopkins Medicine The endocrine system uses hormones to control and coordinate your body's internal metabolism (or homeostasis) energy level, reproduction, growth and development, and response to injury, stress, and environmental factors
Hormones - Definition, Function, Sources, and Regulation Hormones are signaling molecules secreted by endocrine organs that regulate physiological processes in target cells They control growth, development, metabolism, reproduction, mood, and homeostasis Unlike neurotransmitters, hormones are secreted into the bloodstream and act at distant sites
What are hormones? Types, functions, and imbalances Hormones are chemical messengers that send a signal to one or more tissues or organs in the body They are part of the endocrine system, and the study of this system is known as endocrinology
You and Your Hormones Our video collection providing practical information on hormones and endocrine conditions, created in collaboration with expert endocrinologists "They can rule our lives and shape our destinies Hormones are fundamental to making us who we are" - Professor John Wass, clinical endocrinologist
Hormones | Endocrine Glands | MedlinePlus Hormones are your body's chemical messengers They affect many processes including mood Too much or too little of a certain hormone can have health implications
Understanding Hormones and How They Impact Your Health Glands in the endocrine system produce hormones (such as insulin and cortisol), which travel through the bloodstream and signal the organs and tissues to perform specific actions