Hormones are secreted and released into the blood by Endocrine glands.
Endocrine glands are glands of the endocrine system that secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood rather than through a duct. The major glands of the endocrine system include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus and adrenal glands.
The answer is the following. Carbon atoms have properties that allow them to bond to hydrogen and other atoms in a variety of ways, allowing for a combination of molecular arrangements. Organic compounds such as fats, sugars and proteins are all essential for biological functions
It really depends on where in the north west you are. In and around Maine, it's normally pretty cold; even in the summer (at least where I live) but in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, etc. I'm pretty sure it isn't always cold. In the summer, the thermometer can reach up to 110 degrees, but the temperature can lower all the way down to -45 degrees and possibly lower.