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Week 3 Discussion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hormone | A chemical that sends messages in the body. |
| Pituitary gland | A gland in the brain that controls other glands. |
| Thyroid gland | A gland in the neck that controls energy and metabolism |
| Adrenal glands | Glands above the kidneys that help the body handle stress |
| Pancreas | An organ that helps control blood sugar |
| Tonsils | Tissues in the throat that help fight infection |
| Thymus | An organ that helps develop immune cells |
| Lymph node | A small structure that helps fight infection |
| Lymphatic vessel | Tubes that carry lymph through the body |
| Cardiology | The study of the heart |
| Cardiologist | A doctor who treats the heart |
| Myocarditis | Inflammation of the heart muscle |
| Endocarditis | An infection or inflammation inside the heart |
| Electrocariogram (ECG/EKG) | A test that checks the heart's electrical activity |
| Spleen | An organ that cleans the blood and helps fight infection |