“激素”一词源于希腊文,意为“奋起”或“激起”。是由人和动物某些细胞合成和分泌、能调节机体生理活动的特殊物质。现在把凡是通过血液循环或组织液起传递信息作用的化学物质,都称为激素。激素的生理作用主要是:通过调节蛋白质、糖和脂肪等物质的代谢与水盐代谢,维持代谢的 The word “hormones” comes from the Greek word meaning “up” or “uplifting.” It is a special substance that can be synthesized and secreted by some cells of humans and animals and can regulate the physiological activities of the body. Now all those who through the blood circulation or tissue fluid transmission of information on the role of chemical substances, are called hormones. The physiological role of hormones are mainly: through the regulation of protein, sugar and fat metabolism and metabolism of water and salt to maintain metabolism