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What are the general properties of hormones?
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Solution
General properties of hormones:
- Hormones are secreted by the endocrine glands.
- Hormones are specific in function.
- Hormonal actions are long lasting.
- Hormones are required in very minute quantities.
- They are secreted independent of one another.
- They act as chemical co-ordinators or chemical messengers.
- They are proteinaceous or steroid in nature..
- They are secreted in response to specific stimuli.
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