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Term
Endocrine
Definition
Secretion into the blood stream. Glands without ducts
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Hormone
Definition
Chemical messenger that are secreted by endocrine glands and have specialized functions.
Term
Estrogen
Definition
female hormones
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Testosterone
Definition
Male hormones
Term
Pituitary
Definition
Master glands secretes many hormones
Term
Prostate
Definition
Sex glands
Term
Calcium
Definition
Ca+- Aids in growth
Term
Technique
Definition
Detailed proformance of a operation or experiment
Term
Herpes simplex
Definition
Blister like sores
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Citrate
Definition
A salt of citric acid
Term
Exocrine
Definition
Glands that secretes through the ducts the skin and the body surface.
Term
Melationin
Definition
A hormone involed in regulating the body's rhythm.
Term
Adrenaline
Definition
Fight/flight
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Pancrease
Definition
Secretes insulin
Term
Hirsute
Definition
Pertaining to hair, hairy
Term
Alopeia
Definition
Hair loss or lack of hair.
Term
Abnormal
Definition
Not normal, visual structure rule.
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Rubella
Definition
Greaman measles- mild contagious disease caused by a virus
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Immunization
Definition
A vaccination for infants and young children to help protect them from communicable diseases.
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Wheal
Definition
Red,itchy,bump on skin.
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