How do hormones work in human body?

Answer 1

Hormones are chemical secreations which travel through blood and exert their effect remote from their source of origin.

Hormones have the following effects on the body:

• stimulation or inhibition of growth
• mood swings
• induction or suppression of apoptosis (programmed cell death)
• activation or inhibition of the immune system
• regulation of metabolism
• preparation of the body for fighting, sex, fleeing, mating, and other activity
• preparation of the body for a new phase of life, such as puberty, parenting, and menopause
• control of the reproductive cycle
• hunger cravings

A hormone may also regulate the production and release of other hormones. Hormone signals control the internal environment of the body through homeostasis.

Answer 2

Hormones are chemicals produced in one part of the body, that circulate round the body and produce an affect at some other part of the body. For instance the podiatry glad in the brain produces the human growth hormone that makes the body grow during childhood and adolescence. Most hormones are produced within a feedback loop that self regulates the amount of the hormone being produced over time. Thus simply hormones are chemical signals.

Answer 3

the system of glands, each of which secretes a type of hormone directly into the bloodstream to regulate the body. Hormones regulate various human functions, including metabolism, growth and development, tissuefunction, and mood. The field of study dealing with the endocrine system and its disorders is endocrinology, a branch of internal medicine

Answer 4

The main role of hormones is to affect the functionality of organs. Hormones are natural chemical substances which are found in the endocrine glands.

Answer 5

well basically hormones control your sexual organs and pubity and growth. when the right age comes, then your body sends hormones round the body to do all these things.

Answer 6

Hormones/chemical messengers can carry information to cells in a way similar to nerve impulses. The nerve impulses are cell to cell. Hormones direct activities.

Answer 7

The functions of hormones is to regulate and control all sorts of bodily processes.

Answer 8

Hormones are called "chemical messengers". They carry information to cells in a way similar to nerve impulses. The nerve impulses are cell to cell. Hormones direct activities.

Answer 9

the horomone are effected by the glands having to much fun in the digestive stystem if you think i need help please visit about.com