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Homeostasis

The maintenance of stable internal conditions in an organism.

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Hormones

Chemicals released by cells that affect other cells in different parts of the body.

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Negative feedback system

Mechanisms that adjust conditions to restore the body to an original state.

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Positive feedback system

A process where a small effect is amplified to reinforce change.

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Epinephrine

A hormone released during stressful situations that increases breathing rates and blood sugar levels.

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Endocrine system

A system responsible for maintaining long-term control over physiological functions through hormone release.

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Pituitary Gland

Known as the 'Master Gland,' it controls other glands and produces hormones.

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Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that stimulates the release of hormones from the pituitary gland.

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Anterior pituitary

The front lobe of the pituitary gland that produces several key hormones, including TSH and ACTH.

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Recombinant DNA technology

A method used to produce human growth hormone (hGH) among other applications.