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A structure of the endocrine system which produces and releases its chemical products directly into the bloodstream
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endocrine gland
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The chemical product of an endocrine gland.
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hormone
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A cell in the body that recognizes a hormone's chemical structure.
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target cell
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A part of the brain that links the nervous system and the endocrine system.
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hypothalamus
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An endocrine gland that controls many body activities.
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pituitary gland
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A process in which a system is turned off by the condition it produces.
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negative feedback
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