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The Endocrine System

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Diabetes   a condition in which the pancreas does not produce insulin or does not produce enough insulin; causes problems with circulation and can damage vital organs  
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Glands   organs that produce and secrete chemical called hormones  
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Hormones   chemical substances produced by the body that control numerous body functions  
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Hyperglycemia   high blood glucose (blood sugar)  
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Hyperthyroidism   a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, which causes body processes to speed up and metabolism to increase  
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Hypoglycemia   low blood glucose (blood sugar); also known as insulin reaction or insulin shock  
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Hypothyroidism   a condition in which the body lacks thyroid hormone, which causes body processes to slow down  
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Prediabetes   a condition in which a person's blood glucose levels are above normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes  
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Thyroid   a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that is responsible for regulating metabolism and growth .  
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