BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

Detailed explanation-1: -Hormones act as chemical messengers that are released into the blood stream to act on an organ in another part of the body. Although hormones reach all parts of the body, only target cells with compatible receptors are equipped to respond. Over 50 hormones have been identified in humans and other vertebrates.

Detailed explanation-2: -They are called chemical messengers because they carry information from endocrine glands to various parts of the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers. They travel in your bloodstream to tissues or organs. They work slowly, over time, and affect many different processes, including: Growth and development.