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14 Cards in this Set
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Adrenal gland
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Endocrine glands situated on the kidneys
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Adrenalin
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The common name for the hormone epinephrine.
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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
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A hormone that controls the amount of urine produced by the body
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Endocrine glands
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Glands that produce hormones in the endocrine system
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Endocrine system
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All the endocrine glans of the body make up this system
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Endothermic
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Able to maintain the right body temperature
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Epinephrine
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A hormone that is produced by the adrenal glands; it is mostly commonly known as adrenalin
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Glycogen
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The chemical store of glucose in the live and muscles
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Glucagon
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A hormone that has the opposite effect to insulin
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Homeostasis
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The process of maintaining a constant internal environment
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Hormones
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Chemical substances that act as messages in the body
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Hypothalamus
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A portion of the brain that constantly checks the internal environment of the body
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Insulin
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A hormone produced by the pancreas that cause the liver and muscles
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Pituitary gland
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The endocrine gland that controls the activities of the other endocrine glands
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