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homeostatis
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sameness or constant
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hormones
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chemical substances released into blood that are carried to other parts of the body to exert their effect
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gland
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an organ that has specialized cells to excrete substances
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endocrine gland
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a gland that secretes hormones into bloodstream
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exocrine gland
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a gland that secretes onto an external or internal surface
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hypophysis
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pituitary gland located at base of brain
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adrenal gland
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endocrine gland located above each kidney
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pineal gland
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pine cone shaped gland attached to posterior part of the brain
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thyroid
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endocrine gland located at the front of the neck
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parathyroid glands
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endocrine glands embedded in the posterior of the thyroid gland
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pancreas
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elongated structure which serves many digestive functions in addition to endocrine functions
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islet of Langerhans
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area of pancreas that performs an endocrine function
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