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What is the term used for secretions of certain glands that are responsible for changes taking place in the body?

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Hormones are chemical substances which are secreted by certain glands. They are responsible for changes that take place in the body. For example: Growth hormone is a hormone that is responsible for change in height during adolescence.

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