Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
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Chapter 38, Problem 1FIB
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The hormones are the signaling molecules which are produced by cells present in the glands. The hormones are transported to distant targets organs by the circulatory system. The synthesis of hormones is a characteristic feature of multicellular organisms.
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Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
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