Hormones are a diverse group of biochemicals, which perform a variety of roles in biological systems. Hormones are produced in endocrine glands. Hormones are responsible for maintenance of internal balance and developmental changes in the animal body.
Chemically, hormones may be peptide (e.g., insulin), amines (e.g., catecholamines), proteins (e.g., growth hormone), steroid hormones (e.g., androgens).
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