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The type of protein that acts as a chemical messenger and travels in the blood is known as a hormone. Hormones are produced by various glands in the endocrine system and play a crucial role in regulating various physiological processes in the body. These proteins bind to specific receptors on target cells to initiate a cellular response.

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What chemical messenger carried in the blood that causes a change in the body?

Hormones


Which protein serves as a chemical messenger?

Hormones are proteins that serve as chemical messengers in the body. They are secreted by glands and travel through the bloodstream to target organs, regulating various physiological processes such as metabolism, growth, and mood. Examples of hormonal proteins include insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels, and growth hormone, which influences growth and development.


Is iron a protein or cell?

Iron is neither a protein nor a cell; it is a chemical element and a metal with the symbol Fe. It plays a crucial role in biological systems, particularly in the formation of hemoglobin, which is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. While iron is essential for various cellular processes, it does not itself constitute a protein or a cell.


Where does blood travel after the right auricle?

It travels to the right ventricle passing through the tricuspid valve. Then it travels to the lungs via pulmonary arteries. The oxygenated blood from the lungs returns to the heart (into the left auricle). From the left auricle the blood travels to the left ventricle. The left ventricle pumps it to aorta. The blood travels through the arteries and veins, then it returns to the right auricle of heart.


Chemical that stimulates mitosis in healing wounds?

Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) is a chemical that stimulates mitosis in healing wounds. It is released by blood platelets and other cells at the wound site to promote cell division, proliferation, and tissue repair.