What are hormones? Name the classes of steroid hormones along with their important functions.

Hormones are biochemical messengers that regulate physiological processes in living organisms. They are produced by endocrine glands and transported through the bloodstream to target organs, where they influence growth, metabolism, reproduction, and homeostasis. Hormones can be classified based on their chemical structure into peptides, amines, and steroids.  

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