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Hypothalamus   Connects the nervous system to the endocrine system by translating signals from the brain into hormones  
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Thyroid gland   The largest endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones like thyroxine and triiodothyronine  
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Hormones   Chemical messengers of the endocrine system that are released into the blood  
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ACTH- Adrenocorticotropic hormone   Stimulates the adrenal cortex to release steroids  
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Adrenal cortex   Part of the adrenal gland that produces three major groups of steroid hormones called corticosteroids  
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Lymphocytes   A type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in the immune system  
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Lymph nodes   Small, bean-shaped structures that play a crucial role in the immune system  
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Tonsils   Tonsils are small masses of tissue at the back of the mouth and nose and at the top of the throat  
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Lymphadenopathy   Enlargement of lymph nodes, which are small, bean-shaped glands that play a crucial role in the immune system  
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Hemolytic anemia   a blood disorder that occurs when red blood cells break down faster than the body can replace them  
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Capillaries   Delicate blood vessels that deliver nutrients and oxygen to cells throughout your body  
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Atherosclerosis   A chronic disease that affects the arteries, causing them to become narrowed and hardened  
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Murmur   A low, continuous sound, such as the sound of bees, or an irregular heart sound  
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Cardiologist   Diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the cardiovascular system  
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Myocardial ischemia   Occurs when the heart muscle does not receive enough blood flow and oxygen  
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