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• Endocrine gland
  |Term=Endocrine gland |Short definition=Endocrine gland (DE-doh-krin.
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• Circumventricular organs
  ...sis of the body. They are involved in the regulation of [[Endocrine system|endocrine]] and [[Autonomic nervous system|autonomic]] functions, and they facilitate ...ude the [[Organum vasculosum of the lamina terminalis]], the [[Subfornical organ]], and the [[Area postrema]]. These organs detect changes in the compositio
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• Endocrinopathy
  ...be any disease that affects the [[Endocrine system|endocrine system]]. The endocrine system is a network of glands that produce and release hormones that help c * [[Endocrine gland]]: An organ that produces and releases hormones directly into the bloodstream.
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• Tail of pancreas
  ...organ in the [[Digestive system|digestive system]] and [[Endocrine system|endocrine system]] of the human body. The Tail of Pancreas, like the rest of the pancreas, has both endocrine and exocrine functions. It produces [[Insulin]] and [[Glucagon]], hormones
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• Endocrine System
  == Endocrine System == The '''Endocrine System''' (pronunciation: /ˈɛndəkraɪn ˈsɪstəm/) is a complex network
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• Endocrine disease
  == Endocrine Disease == ...on: /ˌɛndəˈkraɪn dɪˈziːz/) refers to a group of diseases that affect the [[endocrine system]], a network of glands that produce and release hormones that help c
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• Pancreatic polypeptide
  ...nkreas'' (all flesh) and ''polypeptide'' (many peptides), referring to the organ where it is produced and its chemical structure, respectively. * [[Pancreas]]: A glandular organ in the digestive system and endocrine system of vertebrates.
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• Pancreatic
  ...ything related to the [[pancreas]], a glandular organ in the digestive and endocrine system of vertebrates. ...ets]] (Islets of Langerhans): The regions of the pancreas that contain its endocrine (hormone-producing) cells.
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• Body of pancreas
  ...on: /ˈbɒdi ɒv ˈpænkrɪəs/) is the central part of the [[pancreas]], a vital organ in the [[human body]]. ...', referring to the organ's comprehensive role in the body's digestive and endocrine systems.
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• Organ system
  == Organ System == An '''Organ System''' (pronunciation: /ˈɔːrɡən ˈsɪstəm/) is a group of [[organs
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• Stomach bed
  * [[Stomach]]: The organ that is located in the stomach bed. It is responsible for the breakdown of * [[Liver]]: An organ located near the stomach bed that plays a crucial role in metabolism and de
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• Chymotrypsin
  ...sulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide, and a digestive organ, secreting pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes that assist the ab
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• Exocrine pancreas cell
  ...l found in the [[pancreas]], a glandular organ in the digestive system and endocrine system of vertebrates. ...s to the outside or into a cavity, rather than into the bloodstream like [[endocrine]] cells. "Pancreas" is also derived from Greek, meaning "all flesh", possib
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• Lieberkuhn gland
  ...stances such as hormones, digestive juices, sweat, tears, saliva, or milk. Endocrine glands release the substances directly into the bloodstream. 
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• Autotransplantation
  ...ation is that there is no risk of [[immune rejection]] as the transplanted organ or tissue is from the same individual. ...the removal and reimplantation of the parathyroid glands, which are small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone.
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• Pcos
  ...('''PCOS'''), pronounced /ˌpoʊliˈsaɪstɪk ˈoʊvəri sɪnˈdroʊm/, is a common [[endocrine]] disorder among women of reproductive age. The name "polycystic ovary synd ..."cystic" referring to cysts, "ovary" referring to the female reproductive organ where eggs are produced, and "syndrome" meaning a group of symptoms.
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• Glands
  ...ynthesizes substances (such as hormones) for release into the bloodstream (endocrine glands) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gla There are two main types of glands in the human body: [[Endocrine glands]] and [[Exocrine glands]].
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• Adenohypophysis
  ...], also known as the anterior pituitary. It is an important organ in the [[endocrine system]] that produces and releases a variety of [[hormones]] that regulate * [[Hormone]]: A chemical messenger produced by glands in the endocrine system, including the adenohypophysis.
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• Gland
  ...stances such as hormones, digestive juices, sweat, tears, saliva, or milk. Endocrine glands release the substances directly into the bloodstream. Exocrine gland
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• Pancreatic hormones
  ...ek words "pan" meaning "all" and "kreas" meaning "flesh", referring to the organ's comprehensive role in the body's functions. "Hormone" comes from the Gree * '''[[Endocrine system]]''': The system of glands that produce hormones, including the panc
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