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Endocrine System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| adrenal gland | an endocrine gland that produces several hormones, including adrenaline |
| adrenaline | a hormone of the adrenal gland that regulates general metabolic rate, the rates of heartbeat and breathing, and the conversion of glycogen to glucose |
| endocrine gland | a gland specialized for producing and secreting hormones directly into the bloodstream |
| growth stimulating hormone (GSH) | a pituitary hormone regulating the elongation of the long bones of the body |
| hormone | a chemical product of an endocrine gland that has a regulatory effect on the cell's metabolism |
| insulin | hormone secreted by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels |
| receptor | an organ specialized to receive a particular type of environmental stimulus |