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endocrine
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glands that produce hormones
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hormone
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regulatory chemicals produced by glands
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hypothalmus
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part of the diencephalon (interbrain). Forms the floor of the 3rd ventricle. Controls the pituitary
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pituitary
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small gland attached to the hypothalmus that releases hormones that affect the working of other glands
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prostaglandin
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group of hormones produced by many cells
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receptor
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receiver of an impulse
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steroid
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hormonal substance
produced mainly in the adrenal cortex and gonads |
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target tissue
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the specific tissue acted on by each hormone
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