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Powerful substances—no kidding! (blog/comments)

Started by Natasha, June 12, 2008, 05:37:54 PM

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Powerful substances—no kidding!

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6/11/2008

"Most information about hormones refers to them as "powerful." Think of what epinephrine (adrenaline) does in an instant when you're frightened or threatened. Among hormones, none are more powerful than the sex hormones—androgens, chiefly testosterone, in genetic males, and estrogens and progesterin in genetic females. For most people, sex hormones are a huge influence on "who we are." They constantly suffuse our bodies"
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