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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Hormone | Chemical messenger released by glands |
| Insulin | Hormone that regulates blood glucose |
| Thyroid Gland | Produces hormones controlling metabolism |
| Adrenal Gland | Glands that produce stress hormones like cortisol |
| Pituitary Gland | Controlling other endocrine glands |
| Lymph | Fluid containing infection fighting white blood cells |
| Lymph Nodes | Small structures that filter lymph and trap pathogens |
| Spleen | Organ that filters blood and helps immune function |
| Thymus | Gland where T-cells mature |
| Lymphocytes | Type of white blood cell involved in immune response |
| Artery | Blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart |
| Vein | Blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart |
| Capillary | Tiny blood vessel where gas and nutrient exchange occur |
| Cardiac Output | Amount of blood the heart pumps per minute |
| Blood Pressure | Force of blood against vessel walls |