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adrenal cortex
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the outer portion of the adrenal gland
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anterior pituitary
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the front lobe of the pituitary gland
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parathyroid glands
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one of four small endocrine glands embedded in the posterior portion of the thyroid gland
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posterior pituitary
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the lobe of pituitary gland that secretes oxytocin and antiduiretic hormone (vasopressin)
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prostaglandins
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a group of compounds with powerful, hormonelike effects
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thymus
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a glandular organ in the mediastinum behind the sternum and between the lungs
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