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2.2.1 EndocrineVocab

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Pineal Gland a brain gland that controls sleep cycles.
Hypothalamus a brain region that controls body functions like temperature, hunger, and hormones.
Pituitary Gland a small gland that controls other glands and releases hormones.
Thyroid Gland a gland in the neck that controls metabolism with hormones.
Thymus a gland that helps the immune system by maturing T-cells.
Adrenal Gland glands above the kidneys that release hormones for stress and energy.
Pancreas a gland that controls blood sugar by releasing insulin.
Ovary a female gland that produces eggs and hormones.
Testis a male gland that produces sperm and testosterone.
Hormone a chemical messenger that controls body functions.
Endocrine System the body system that makes and releases hormones.
Gland a body organ that makes and releases substances like hormones.
Receptor Cell a cell that detects signals from the body or environment.
Target Cell a cell that responds to a specific hormone or signal.
Estrogen a hormone that controls female traits and reproduction.
Progesterone a hormone that supports pregnancy and the menstrual cycle.
Testosterone a hormone that controls male traits and sperm production.
Insulin a hormone that lowers blood sugar by helping cells absorb glucose.
Cortisol a hormone that helps the body respond to stress.
Adrenaline a hormone that triggers the “fight-or-flight” response.
Vasopressin a hormone that controls water balance in the body.
Growth Hormone a hormone that helps the body grow and build tissues.
Positive Feedback Loop a process where a change causes even more of the same change.
Negative Feedback Loop a process that reverses a change to maintain balance.
Type 1 Diabetes a condition where the body can’t make insulin, causing high blood sugar.
Type 2 Diabetes a condition where the body can’t use insulin properly, causing high blood sugar.
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