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Question
What is the term used for chemical secretions of endocrine glands responsible for changes taking place in the body?
Solution
Hormones regulate the changes that take place in the body. Endocrine glands directly secrete chemical substances known as hormones into the blood, transporting them to a particular target site or organ. They regulate many processes in the body, such as growth, development, behaviour and reproduction, and are required in very small quantities.
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