66. Which of the following statements about endocrine hormones is always true?A. They are secreted by neuronesB. They are derived from amino acidsC. They are produced by exocrine glandsD. They are released into the bloodstream

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66. Which of the following statements about endocrine hormones is always true? A. They are secreted by neurones B. They are derived from amino acids C. They are produced by exocrine glands D. They are released into the bloodstream