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Unit 3 Discussion

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TermDefinition
Hormone Chemical messengers produced by glands that regulate physiological processes
Pituitary Gland A small gland at the base of the brain responsible for hormone production, controlling other glands
Thyroid A butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that regulate metabolism through hormone secretion
Adrenal Glands Pair of glands located on top of each kidney, producing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol
Pancreas A gland that plays a critical role in digestion by producing enzymes and regulating blood sugar through insulin
Tonsils Lymphoid tissue located at the back of the throat, playing a role in immune function
Spleen An organ that filters blood and helps fight infections by storing white blood cells
Thymus A gland located in the chest that is crucial for the development of T-lymphocytes (T cells), important for immune response
Lymph Nodes Small, bean-shaped structures that filter lymph fluid and store immune cells
Lymphatic Vessels A network of vessels that transport lymph fluid throughout the body, aiding in immune function
Heart The muscular organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body
Blood Vessels Tubes (arteries, veins, capillaries) that transport blood throughout the body
Blood The fluid that carries oxygen, nutrients, and waste products through the body
Cardiologist A physician specializing in diagnosing and treating heart-related diseases
Myocarditis Inflammation of the heart muscle, potentially affecting its ability to pump blood
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