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STUDY STACK SET 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Active Immunity | Immunity developed by one's own body. Through active infection or vaccination. |
| Passive immunity | Immunity granted by another's body such as antibodies gathered for a baby from breastmilk. |
| T-cells | Regulate the immune system and destroy invaders |
| B-cells | produce more of a response by creating more t-cells |
| Where does the majority of digestion occur? | Small intestine |
| Produces digestive enzymes and hormones (insulin and glucagon) that regulate blood sugar levels. | Pancreas |
| A muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach through a coordinated process called peristalsis | Esophagus |
| Often referred to as the "master gland," it controls the functions of many other endocrine glands and produces hormones that regulate growth, reproduction, and stress responses. | Pituitary gland |
| Located in the brain, it produces melatonin, which regulates sleep-wake cycles and circadian rhythms. | Pineal gland |
| A region of the brain that controls the release of hormones from the pituitary gland and helps regulate various bodily functions. | Hypothalamus |
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