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| The part of the brain that controls the pituitary. |
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| Glands that secret through ducts |
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| Scattered clusters of cells within the endocrine portion of the pancreas |
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| Surrounds the pituitary and provides it with vascular exchange |
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| Bony receptacle of the pituitary gland |
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| the alpha cells in the pancreas produce this hormone. |
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| Ductless glands that secrete hormones. |
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| Thyroid hormone is made up of the following two similar modecules |
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| A hormone that increases the respiratory rate and dilates coronary vessels. |
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| stalk attaching the pituitary to the brain. |
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| Hormone released by the pineal gland. |
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| Aldosterone regulates fluid and ______ balance |
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| A cone-shaped gland attached to the third ventricle of the brain. |
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| Initates the secretion of milk by the mammary glands. |
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| Regulates calcium/phosphorus ratio |
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| Helps to break down fats. |
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| One of two posterior lobe hormones |
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| Hormone that increase the cellular utilization of glucose |
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| Connects two lobes of the thyroid |
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| Epinephrine and Norepinephrine |
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