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pineal gland =
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epiphysis
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epiphysis =
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pineal gland
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cone-shaped body
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pineal gland/epiphysis
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less than 1 cm at its widest dimension and attached to 3rd venticle of brain
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pineal gland/epiphysis
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contains sand-like structures after age 15; and undergoes a regression after age 7
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pineal gland/epiphysis
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hormone released by pineal gland/epiphysis and plays a role in sexual maturation and in maintaining daily body rhythms
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melatonin
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comprised of two lobes and is located in the upper anterior portion of the chest cavity just behind the sternum
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thymus
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located in upper anterior portion of chest cavity just behind sternum
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thymus
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hormone in mucosal layer of duodenum which stimulates pancreas to secrete digestive juices
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secretin
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duodenum hormone
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secretin
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nurtient and waste exchanges between mother and fetus is provided by this
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placenta
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secretes at least 3 hormones that help ensure a normal pregnancy
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placenta
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