| A | B |
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| adrenal gland | the endocrine glands that secrete hormones that help the body deal with stress |
| cortisone | hormone secreted by the adrenal gland that regulates carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism that contain fats and protiens |
| estrogen | a hormones secreted by the ovaries that promotes development of female secondary sex characteristics and regulates the reprodudtive cycle |
| follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH) | hormone from the pitutary gland which stimulates maturation of the egg in the follicle |
| glucagon | a hormone secreted by the pancreas that promotes conversion of glycogen to glucose |
| gonad | in animals, the specialized organs in which gametes develop |
| growth hormone (HGH) | stimulates the elongation of the long bones of the body. also affects various metabolic activities. |
| insulin | a hormone secreted by the pancreas that stimulates glucose uptake by cells (Lowers blood glucose levels) |
| islets of Langerhans | endocrine portion of the pancreas, consisting of clusters of hormone-secreting cells |
| negative feedback | chemical response to chemical regulation of glandular secretion that opposes the original change |
| ovary | in animals; the female gonad which produces egg cells; in flowering plants, the basal part of the pistill, which contains ovules and , later, seeds, and which develops into a fruit |
| adrenaline | hormone which raises blood sugar level ,increasesheartbeat and breating rates |
