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Pineal Gland The pineal gland releases melatonin to help regulate sleep and wake cycles.
Hypothalamus The hypothalamus connects the nervous system to the endocrine system by controlling hormone release.
Pituitary Gland The pituitary gland is the master gland that regulates other endocrine glands.
Thyroid Gland The thyroid gland controls metabolism by regulating how fast the body uses energy.
Thymus The thymus helps the immune system develop by producing T cells.
Adrenal Gland The adrenal glands release hormones that help the body respond to stress.
Pancreas The pancreas regulates blood sugar by releasing insulin and glucagon.
Ovary The ovaries produce eggs and secrete estrogen and progesterone.
Testis The testes produce sperm and release testosterone.
Hormone A hormone is a chemical messenger that travels through the bloodstream to affect target cells.
Endocrine System The endocrine system is a group of glands that regulate body functions using hormones.
Gland A gland is an organ that produces and releases substances such as hormones.
Receptor Cell A receptor cell has specific proteins that bind to hormones.
Target Cell A target cell is a cell that responds to a specific hormone.
Estrogen Estrogen is a hormone that regulates female reproductive development.
Progesterone Progesterone prepares the uterus for pregnancy and supports it.
Testosterone Testosterone is a hormone responsible for male reproductive development.
Insulin Insulin is a hormone that lowers blood glucose by helping cells absorb sugar.
Cortisol Cortisol is a stress hormone that helps regulate metabolism and immune responses.
Adrenaline Adrenaline increases heart rate and energy during fight-or-flight situations.
Vasopressin Vasopressin is a hormone that helps regulate water balance in the body.
Growth Hormone Growth hormone stimulates growth, cell repair, and metabolism.
Positive Feedback Loop A positive feedback loop amplifies a response to increase the original stimulus.
Negative Feedback Loop A negative feedback loop reduces a response to maintain balance.
Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 diabetes is a condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body does not use insulin effectively.
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