Chapter 18, Problem 18.3.10AYLO

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The functions of the given organs and tissues that are involved in synthesizing and secreting hormones or play a role in hormone synthesis and also the names and the roles played by these hormones.

Introduction:

Hormones are defined as the messengers that are secreted by the endocrine glands. The hormones control most of the body functions from simpler to complex ones. The circulatory system transports these hormones to the target cell.