Endocrine System & Hormones
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A system that regulates stress response and hormone release.
Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis
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The 'master gland' that controls other glands and regulates growth, reproduction, and metabolism.
Pituitary Gland
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Produce hormones like cortisol and adrenaline involved in stress response.
Adrenal Glands
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Regulates metabolism through hormone secretion.
Thyroid Gland
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A hormone released in response to stress; affects metabolism and immune function.
Cortisol
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Hormone associated with bonding, trust, and childbirth.
Oxytocin
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Hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles, produced by the pineal gland.
Melatonin
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