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Types of Hormones

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_________________are the chemical substances that are produced by glands and help to regulate body functions.

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Hormones:
They are produced by the endocrine glands and are directly released into the blood stream.
They are the chemical substances which regulates the body functions.
Final answer: Hormones are the chemical substances that are produced by glands and help to regulate body functions.

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