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Endocrine glands secrete chemical messengers called hormones. These chemicals are secreted directly into the bloodstream, where they are carried by the circulatory system to target tissues throughout the body.

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What best describes the chemical substances secreted by the endocrine glands?

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endocrine system. And it's "secretE"


What are glands that secrete hormones into the blood called?

endocrine glands


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