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Alejandra Valdez
Week 13: Assignment - Study Stack Set 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Endocrine system | Glands that release hormones into the bloodstream. |
| Hormone | Chemical messenger that regulates body functions. |
| Pancreas | Produces insulin and glucagon to control blood sugar. |
| Adrenal glands | Produce cortisol, adrenaline, and aldosterone. |
| Pituitary gland | “Master gland”; controls many endocrine organs. |
| ADH (antidiuretic hormone) | Regulates water balance. |
| Atria | Upper chambers that receive blood. |
| Ventricles | Lower chambers that pump blood out. |
| Right atrium | Receives deoxygenated blood from the body. |
| Right ventricle | Pumps blood to the lungs. |
| Pulmonary circulation | Heart → lungs → heart; oxygenates blood. |
| Systemic circulation | Heart → body → heart; delivers oxygen to tissues. |