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| One of four small endocrine glands embedded in the posterior portion of the thyroid gland. |
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| Any substance secreted by the endocrine system that is secreted into the blood or body fluids. |
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| Hormone produced by the adrenal medulla that stimulates "flight or fight" responses; aka adrenalin. |
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| Endocrine organ located near the stomach that secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum and produces hormones , notably insulin. |
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| Lobular gland that lies in the neck and chest area and is necessary for the development of immunity & maturation of T-lymphocytes. |
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| Endocrine gland located just below the larynx and in front of the trachea that secretes thyroid hormones. |
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| Endocrine gland located just below the larynx and in front of the trachea that secretes thyroid hormones. |
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| Master gland that produces 7 different hormones; most of which travel to other glands & stimulates them to produce other hormones. |
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| Hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates glucose storage in the liver and glucose uptake by cells. |
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| Hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates glucose storage in the liver and glucose uptake by cells. |
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| Small endocrine gland, located in the 3rd ventricle of the brain, that secretes melatonin and is involved in biorhythms. |
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| structure that secretes substances directly into the bloodstream or body fluids; the substances may have effects on cells that have proper receptors. |
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| Region of the brain; floor of the 3rd ventricle that helps to maintain homeostasis. |
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| Hormone secreted by the parathyroid gland that raises blood calcium levels by stimulating the reabsorption of bone. |
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| Released by the anterior lobe of the pituitary; this substance promotes the increase in size of most tissues/cells. |
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