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State the role of hormones in our body.
State the role of hormones in our body.
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Hormones act as chemical messengers, coordinating various physiological processes.
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1. Regulate growth and development.
2. Control metabolic processes.
3. Maintain homeostasis in the body.
2. Control metabolic processes.
3. Maintain homeostasis in the body.
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