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Cambridge IGCSE Biology practice

What is a hormone?

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Hormones

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What is a hormone?.

  1. A.A chemical produced by a gland that travels in the blood and changes target organs
  2. B.A type of cell that fights infection
  3. C.A nerve that sends signals to muscles
  4. D.A protein that builds muscle

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Hormones

A hormone is a chemical substance produced by a gland that is transported by the blood and modifies the function of specific target organs.

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    State what a hormone is.

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