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Give the accented syllable in the following terms (For example: anemia = ne, diagnosis = no, endocrine = en):
-adenoids: __________
Adrenal Glands
Small glands located on top of each kidney that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which help control heart rate, blood pressure, and other important bodily functions.
Cortisol
A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, often released in response to stress and a key component in the body's stress response system.
Melatonin
A hormone produced by the pineal gland that helps regulate sleep-wake cycles.
Telomeres
Protective caps at the end of chromosomes that shorten with each cell division, associated with aging.
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