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Which of the following is a chemical messenger that is produced from one part of the body but affects a different body region?

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Hormones
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B
Minerals
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C
Endocrines
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Both A and C
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Solution

The correct option is B Hormones
A hormone is a class of molecules produced by the glands present in multicellular organisms. These hormones are transported by the circulatory system to target distant organs to regulate the physiology and behavior of that particular organ.
Example: Thyroxine, insulin, etc

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