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Hormones
- Insect hormones are internal secretions that regulate wide range of physiological process including growth, development and maturation.
- The endocrine system of insects secretes chemicals that are released directly into the blood are called hormones
- Hormones regulate long-term physiological, developmental and behavioral activities within the insects
- They complement the nervous system that provide short-term coordination
- Most known insect hormones are peptides, ecdysteroids, sesquiterpene and biogenic amines.