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Give two differences between Hormones and vitamins.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Sr. No. | Hormones | Vitamins |
| 1. | They are organic substances (eg. peptide or a steroid) that is secreted by one tissue into the bloodstream. | They are small organic compounds that cannot be synthesized by our body but must be obtained through diet. |
| 2. | Induce physiological response. (eg) growth and metabolism in other tissues. | Essential for certain functions, their deficiency or excess can cause diseases. |
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