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Hormonal Communication

Meaning

Hormonal communication is the complex, systemic process by which endocrine glands synthesize and secrete specific chemical messengers, known as hormones, into the bloodstream to transmit regulatory signals to distant target cells and tissues. This sophisticated form of intercellular signaling is essential for coordinating virtually all major physiological functions, including growth, metabolism, reproduction, and stress response. It operates as the body’s slower, sustained regulatory network, contrasting with the rapid electrical signaling of the nervous system.