Chemical Substances That Affect the Functioning of Distant Body Systems

question 151

Multiple Choice

Chemical substances that affect the functioning of distant body systems and sometimes act as neuromodulators are known as

• A)glands.
• B)ventricles.
• C)hormones.
• D)endocrines.

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