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    GlossaryHormone Synthesis

    body produces chemical messengers regulating growth, metabolism, and mood

    Hormone synthesis is the process by which the body produces hormones, which are chemical messengers that regulate various functions such as growth, metabolism, and mood. This involves the conversion of specific precursor molecules into active hormones through enzymatic reactions, occurring primarily in endocrine glands like the thyroid, adrenal glands, and pancreas.

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