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Endocrine system vocabulary
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| endocrine glands | ductless glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream |
| hormones | chemical messengers that influence and control body functions |
| negative feedback | a mechanism that increases the production of a hormone when levels are low, creating hormonal balance |
| beta cells | these secrete insulin |
| alpha cells | these secrete glucagon |
| islets of Langerhans | the area of the pancreas involved with the production of insulin and glucagon |
| circadian rhythms | sleep-wake cycles |
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