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5082108511Endocrine systemSecretes hormones into blood from ductless glands that coordinate slower but longer-acting responses0
5082117532ParacrineSignals act on cells near the secreting cell1
5082120578Local regulatorsChemical signals that travel over short distances due to diffusion2
5082123079AutocrineSignals act on the secreting cell itself (usually for apoptosis)3
5082130107PheromonesChemical signals that are released from the body and are used to communicate with other individuals4
5082282292HypothalamusWhat gland is this?5
5082286518PinealWhat gland is this?6
5082286519PituitaryWhat gland is this?7
5082287749ThyroidWhat gland is this?8
5082289573ParathyroidWhat gland is this?9
5082289574AdrenalWhat gland is this?10
5082291273PancreasWhat gland is this?11
5089322569KidneyWhat gland is this?12
5089322570OvariesWhat gland is this?13
5089324775ThymusWhat gland is this?14
5089324776HeartWhat gland is this?15
5089324777LiverWhat gland is this?16
5089326700StomachWhat gland is this?17
5089326701Small intestineWhat gland is this?18
5089411759Type I diabetes mellitusAn autoimmune disorder in which the immune system destroys pancreatic beta cells (usually develops while you're young)19
5089520943Type II diabetes mellitusInvolves insulin deficiency or reduced response of target cells due to change in insulin receptors (due to being overweight and not exercising)20
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