ELC TERMS Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| Hormones | Chemical messengers produced by glands that regulate various body functions. |
| Gland | An organ that secretes hormones into the bloodstream. |
| Thyroid | A gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism. |
| Insulin | A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels. |
| Adrenal | Referring to the adrenal gland, which produce hormones involved in stress response. |
| Lymph | A clear fluid that circulates through the lymphatic system, containing white blood cells. |
| Lymphocyte | A type of white blood cells that plays a key role in the immune response. |
| Spleen | An organ that filters blood and helps fight infections |
| Lymph node | Small structures that filter lymph and trap pathogens. |
| Thymus | A gland where T-cells mature, important for the immune system. |
| Heart | The muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body. |
| Artery | Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart |
| Vein | Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart. |
| Aorta | The largest artery in the body distributing oxygenated blood to the tissue. |
| Myocardium | The muscular tissue of the heart responsible for contraction. |
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