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• Sinoatrial node
  |Short definition=the structure that regulates the heartbeat; a natural "pacemaker" {{PAGENAME}} (definition) the structure that regulates the heartbeat; a natural "pacemaker"<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category
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• Sick sinus syndrome
  |Short definition=abnormal functioning of the structure that regulates the heartbeat, causing episodes of abnormal heart rhythm {{PAGENAME}} (definition) abnormal functioning of the structure that regulates the heartbeat, causing episodes of abnormal heart rhythm<br>{{glossary head
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• Parathyroid glands
  ...rt definition=small glands located in the neck that produce a hormone that regulates the levels of calcium in the blood ...(definition) small glands located in the neck that produce a hormone that regulates the levels of calcium in the blood<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:G
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• Angiotensinogen
  ...ed by the liver. It is a part of the [[Renin-Angiotensin System|RAS]] that regulates blood pressure. ...rt of the [[Renin-Angiotensin System|RAS]], which is a hormone system that regulates blood pressure and fluid balance. When the body has low blood pressure, the
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• Suprarenal
  * [[Hormone]]: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs. * [[Cortisol]]: A steroid hormone that regulates a wide range of processes throughout the body, including metabolism and the
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• Regulate
  For example, the [[pancreas]] regulates blood glucose levels by producing [[insulin]] and [[glucagon]]. These hormo * [[Hormone]]: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.
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• Growth factor
  ...factor - {{pronunciation}} (capital FAK-ter) A substance in the body that regulates cell division and cell survival. Some growth factors are also produced in t
  433 bytes (57 words) - 05:28, 9 January 2023
• Trodusquemine
  * [[PTP1B]]: Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase 1B, an enzyme that negatively regulates insulin signaling. * [[Insulin]]: A hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
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• Ventral respiratory group
  ...e primary components of the [[Respiratory center|respiratory center]] that regulates breathing. * [[Respiratory center]]: The area of the brain that regulates breathing, including the VRG.
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• Pineal body
  The [[Pineal Gland]] produces and regulates some hormones, including [[melatonin]]. Melatonin is a serotonin-derived ho * [[Melatonin]]: A hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles.
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• Cyclic amp
  ...tein kinases and regulates the effects of adrenaline and glucagon. It also regulates the passage of calcium ions.
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• Juxtaglomerular cell
  ...cated in the [[juxtaglomerular apparatus]], a structure in the kidney that regulates the function of each [[nephron]], the functional units of the kidney. These * [[Juxtaglomerular apparatus]]: A structure in the kidney that regulates the function of each nephron.
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• TP53
  ...known as '''tumor protein p53''', is a gene that codes for a protein that regulates the cell cycle and hence functions as a tumor suppressor. It is very import ...tumor protein p53. This protein acts as a tumor suppressor, which means it regulates cell division by keeping cells from growing and dividing too rapidly or in
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• Chronobiology International
  * [[Circadian Rhythm]]: A natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours. * [[Melatonin]]: A hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle.
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• Sleep disturbances
  * [[Circadian rhythm]]: This is a natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours. * [[Melatonin]]: This is a hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle.
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• Humoral factor
  ...one]]: A type of humoral factor that is produced by glands in the body and regulates various bodily functions. ...type of humoral factor that is produced by cells of the immune system and regulates immune responses.
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• Growth hormone-releasing hormone
  * [[Hypothalamus]]: A small region of the brain that produces hormones and regulates body temperature, hunger, moods, and sleep. * [[Hormone]]: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.
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• Oleoylethanolamide
  ...sm. It achieves this by binding to [[PPAR-Alpha]], a nuclear receptor that regulates lipid metabolism. * [[PPAR-Alpha]]: A nuclear receptor that regulates lipid metabolism.
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• Conventional insulin therapy
  ...tional" meaning traditional or standard, "insulin" which is a hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood, and "therapy" meaning treatment. * [[Insulin]]: A hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
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• 5-hydroxytryptophan
  * [[Serotonin]]: A neurotransmitter that regulates mood, appetite, and sleep. * [[Melatonin]]: A hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle.
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