A group of chemicals that have local effects instead of being released into the blood are known as
A)epidermal growth factors.
B)prostaglandins.
C)pyrogens.
D)steroid hormones.

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Prostaglandins are a group of chemicals that are synthesized and released by various tissues and have local effects instead of being released into the blood. They act as hormone-like signaling molecules that regulate various physiological processes including inflammation, pain, and fever. Epidermal growth factors, pyrogens, and steroid hormones are released into the bloodstream and have systemic effects throughout the body.

A Group of Chemicals That Have Local Effects Instead of Being