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A large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach
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Abnormally enlarged thyroid gland
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Located near the base of the neck
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Any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland (plural)
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A hormone secreted by the pancreas
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The master gland of the endocrine system
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A genetic abnormality resulting in short stature
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The organ that bears the ovules of a flower (plural)
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A catecholamine secreted by the ___ medulla in response to stress
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The organic processes that are necessary for life
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Hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas
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Excessive size
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The process of an individual organism growing organically
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Hormone produced by the ___ glands to regulate metabolism by controlling the rate of oxidation
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The process in which part of the output of a system is returned to its input in order to regulate
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