Science Common Sense

1064 - What is the role of hormones in the body?

Hormones are like special messengers in your body. They help different parts of your body talk to each other and tell them what to do.

Imagine your body is like a city, and your cells are like little houses. Hormones are like mail carriers that deliver important messages to each house, telling them what to do.

For example, there's a hormone called insulin that helps your cells use sugar for energy. And there's another hormone called melatonin that helps you feel sleepy at night.

Hormones help with things like:

• Growing and developing
• Controlling your mood and emotions
• Helping you feel hungry or full
• Regulating your body temperature
• Making you feel sleepy or awake

So, hormones play a really important role in keeping your body working properly!