Endocrine System - Glands that produce hormones, Hormone - Chemical messenger in blood, Gland - Organ that releases substances, Pancreas - Produces insulin and glucagon, Insulin - A hormone that lowers blood sugar levels, Glucagon - A hormone that raises blood sugar levels, Pituitary Gland - Controls other glands, Thyroid Gland - Regulates metabolism, Adrenal Glands - Produce adrenaline, Target Cell - Has receptors for specific hormones, Homeostasis - Maintains the internal environment to a set point, Feedback Mechanism - Regulates hormone levels, Adrenaline - Prepares body for fight or flight, Diabetes - Irregularity of blood glucose levels, Hypothalamus - A gland in the brain that signals other glands to release hormones to maintain homeostasis, Negative Feedback - Counteracts (or opposes) the body’s original stimulus, ADH (Anti-Diuretic Hormone) - A hormone that regulates the amount of water reabsorption in the kidneys, Reflex Arc - A neural pathway connecting sensory neurons to interneurons in the spinal cord and directly to motor neurons – to enable a rapid response without processing by the brain.,

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