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Hormones

What are horm...

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What are hormones?

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Chemical substances that make teenagers moody

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Chemical substances secreted by glands

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Both A and B

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Either A or B

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Solution

The correct option is C
Both A and B

Hormones are your body's chemical messengers. They travel through your bloodstream to tissues or organs. They work slowly, over time, and affect many different processes, including

●Growth and development

●Metabolism - how your body gets energy from the foods you eat

●Sexual function

●Reproduction

● Mood

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