Hormones

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hormones)

A hormone is a chemical released by a cell or a gland in one part of the body that sends out messages that affect cells in other parts of the organism. Only a little amount of hormone is required to alter cell metabolism. In essence, it is a chemical messenger that transports a signal from one cell to another. (Wikipedia)

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18-Oct-2012

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