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प्रश्न
What are endocrine glands?
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उत्तर
The endocrine glands are ductless glands which secrete hormones. They are poured directly into the blood stream and carried to different parts of the body. Hormones act as chemical messengers and coordinate the activities of various body organs. Chemically, hormones are proteins, amino acids or steroids.
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