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These substances are special chemical messengers in the body that are created in the endocrine glands. They control most of the functions, from simple basic needs like hunger to complex systems like reproduction, and even the emotions and mood. What are these chemical messengers called?

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Enzymes
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Plasma
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Hormones
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Urine
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The correct option is D Hormones
Hormones are chemical messengers that are secreted directly into the blood, that carries them to organs and tissues of the body to exert their functions. Hormones are secreted from the endocrine glands in the body. They perform varied functions, from simple basic needs to complex systems.

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